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A child gets the measles and goes to school. Over 95% of the students, faculty, and staff are vaccinated for the measles. The virus does not spread, and no other people get sick. This can best be explained by: 

Are any genetically modified organisms safe for humans to consume?

A new peer-reviewed study was published in the scientific journal, “Nutrition”.  The study evaluated the effects of the Paleo diet on weight loss.  A website, “paleo4life.com”, publishes an article summarizing the findings of the study.  What should you consider when evaluating the claims made on the website?

All of the following are signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism except one; which is the exception? 

When a patient is prescribed L-dopa for Parkinsons, it (L-dopa) should not be taken within 14 days of which of the following drugs when taken for depression.

Symptoms of Parkinsonism develop due to a depletion in the brain chemical

Which of the following substances is synthesized in and secreted from the beta cells of the pancreas?

When the metabolic demands of the heart exceed the ability of the coronary arteries to supply adequate oxygen and blood flow to the heart it is known as:

When drugs enter the bloodstream, some molecules will bind to receptor sites and be saved for “reserves”. The unbound (free) molecules exert the pharmacological effect.

Which of the following drugs is a leukotriene receptor antagonist?