West Nile Virus Has Been Diagnosed in the State

question 11

Multiple Choice

West Nile virus has been diagnosed in the state. The state health department has ordered mosquito spraying in the affected area and public service announcements are being broadcast in the local media to alert the population to drain water from loose tires and other areas where there may be stagnant water. What obligations are being addressed by the state health department? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Prevent epidemics and the spread of disease.
• B) Protect the public from environmental hazards.
• C) Prevent injury.
• D) Promote healthy behavior and good mental health.
• E) Respond to disasters and assist.

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Definitions:

Aerosol Form

A type of physical state in which tiny particles or droplets are suspended in air or another gas.

Intravesical Route

A method of treatment delivery where medication is administered directly into the bladder, commonly used for bladder conditions like infections or cancer.

Urinary Bladder

A muscular sac in the pelvis that stores urine, allowing urination to be infrequent and controlled.

Calibrated Spoon

A spoon that has special markings, or calibrations, that allow you to measure a dose of liquid medication.