Oral candidiasis occurs in patients taking anticancer drugs due to a decrease in
a. platelets.
b. white blood cells.
c. red blood cells.
d. all of the above.
b. Oral candidiasis (thrush) is common due to an overgrowth of fungi because of reduced white blood cell count. It may be more important to prevent rather than treat oral candidiasis.
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A. radial B. carotid C. femoral D. popliteal
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Runoff water contaminated with fuel floating on top presents a danger to firefighters because protective clothing can:
a. more easily cause overheating. b. become heavier when wet. c. cause slips and falls to become more likely. d. absorb fuel in a wicking action.
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