Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for candidal infections?
A) diabetes
B) hypertension
C) pregnancy
D) administration of corticosteroids
B) hypertension
B) Hypertension is not a risk factor for candidal infections. Those at highest risk for these infections include diabetics, pregnant women, females taking oral contraceptives, and patients taking antibiotics or corticosteroids, including postsurgical or post-transplant patients.
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In conjunction with the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, the __________ (PPACA) provided sweeping healthcare reform measures in the United States
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Implementation Guides for the standard transactions may be obtained from the
a. Washington Publishing Company. b. Department of Health and Human Services. c. Designated Standard Maintenance Organization. d. National Uniform Billing Committee.