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Question 1 of 5

All the following statements about nonionizing radiation are true EXCEPT

A. it includes radiowave and microwave frequencies

B. its main adverse effects are related to thermal injury

C. excess exposure has been associated with an increased incidence of neoplasms of the CNS

D. excess exposure has been associated with an increased incidence of cataracts

Correct Answer: excess exposure has been associated with an increased incidence of neoplasms of the CNS

Question 2 of 5

The list of diseases that a physician must report to the local health department is typically compiled by theâ€¦

A. Local health department

B. State health department

C. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

D. Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE)

Correct Answer: Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE)

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following is an example of a chronic disease?

A. Influenza

B. Tuberculosis

C. Diabetes

D. Measles

Correct Answer: Diabetes

Question 4 of 5

The incidence of cholelithiasis (gallstones) is increased in all the following EXCEPT

A. persons with diabetes

B. persons with chronic hemolytic anemia

C. persons with hypercholesterolemia

D. persons who are obese

Correct Answer: persons with hypercholesterolemia

Question 5 of 5

A characteristic demographic feature of rheumatoid arthritis is an incidence ratio of 1:3 that applies to

A. male:female

B. blacks:whites

C. rural:urban inhabitants

D. high:low socioeconomic status

Correct Answer: male:female

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