Which of the following statements regarding anthrax is NOT true? -
ANSWER-Pulmonary anthrax is associated with the lowest risk of death if left
untreated.
Substance that mutates and damages the structures of DNA in the body's cells -
ANSWER-Mutagen
Biologic agents that are the most deadly substances known to humans -
ANSWER-Neurotoxins
Substance that emits radiation - ANSWER-Radioactive material
Microorganisms that reproduce by binary fission - ANSWER-Bacteria
Blister agents - ANSWER-Vesicants
Germs that require a living host to multiply and survive - ANSWER-Viruses
_____ is a brownish-yellowish oily substance that is generally considered very
persistent. - ANSWER-Sulfur mustard
The most lethal of all the nerve agents is: - ANSWER-V agent.
What two medications do DuoDote Auto-Injectors contain? - ANSWER-Atropine
and 2-PAM chloride
Which organ is most susceptible to pressure changes during an explosion? -
ANSWER-Lung
A disease vector is defined as: - ANSWER-any agent that acts as a carrier or
transporter.