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anshika

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An old friend has died from a disease that resulted from his lifelong exposure to a toxic substance. From which of these illnesses did the friend most likely die?
 
  A) Whooping cough
  B) A bacterial infection
  C) Cancer
  D) Malaria

Question 2

A pharmacist asks a mother about a new prescription for an antibiotic, wanting to be sure that the drug is for the mother. The pharmacist is most likely concerned because
 
  A) antibiotics are not typically effective for children.
  B) most types of antibiotics prescribed for an adult will likely kill a child.
  C) a normal dosage for an adult can be toxic to a child.
  D) a normal child's dosage may be toxic to an adult.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C


anshika

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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