You Are Reviewing for Your Nursing School Entry Exam with Your

question 85

Multiple Choice

You are reviewing for your nursing school entry exam with your study group. Each person in the group agrees to cover one disease. You select toxoplasmosis for your presentation. Toxoplasmosis can be a serious problem for those who are immunosuppressed, as well as for fetuses. Even in healthy people, the immune system may not clear the organism, resulting in a latent infection that can reactivate when immunity declines.
-Prevention of toxoplasmosis involves

• A) vaccination of domestic animals.
• B) avoiding inadequately cooked meat.
• C) prophylactic antibiotics for cat owners.
• D) filtering and chlorinating water.
• E) vaccination of people and their pets.

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Definitions:

Computed Tomography (CT)

A medical imaging technique that uses computer-processed combinations of many X-ray measurements taken from different angles to produce cross-sectional images of specific areas of the body.

Contrast Agent

A substance used in medical imaging to enhance the visibility of internal structures or fluids within the body.

Radiologic Procedure

A method involving the use of X-rays, ultrasound, or other imaging technologies for diagnostic or treatment purposes.

Visualization

The process of forming a mental image or concept.