NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PHARMACOLOGY
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Question
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A pathogen is a disease-causing agent.
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true
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false
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A pathogen is defined as an organism causing disease to its host, with the severity of the disease symptoms referred to as virulence. Pathogens are taxonomically widely diverse and comprise viruses and bacteria as well as unicellular and multicellular eukaryotes.
Detailed explanation-2: -A pathogen is a microorganism capable of causing disease. It infects a multicellular organism and multiplies within it.
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