Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Is Caused By

question 91

Multiple Choice

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is caused by:

• A) inheritance of an autosomal dominant trait.
• B) infection in the brain by HIV.
• C) an autoimmune reaction that damages nerve receptors.
• D) infection in the brain by a prion.

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Definitions:

Discharge Summary

A document containing important information about a patient's hospital stay and instructions for care after leaving the hospital.

Clinical Decision Support System

A health information technology system that is designed to provide physicians and other health professionals with clinical decision-making support as they provide care to patients.

SOAP Notes

A method of documentation employed by health care providers to write out notes in a patient's chart, including Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan sections.

Home Care Medical Record

A documented record of all health-related services, treatments, and condition updates of a patient receiving medical care at home.