NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
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Question
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A disease that covers an extremely large population is ____
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an epidemic
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a pandemic
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Pandemic refers to an epidemic that has spread over several countries or continents, usually affecting a large number of people.
Detailed explanation-2: -Though an endemic is a constant presence in a community, it differs from a pandemic because the virus is somewhat contained and not spreading out of control and not stressing the health care infrastructure, therefore we can more easily prevent and treat it.
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