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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was the method to produce a synthetic version of aspirin's main ingredient discovered?

2. Turner simply called his complexion __________ since he hadn't noticed the gradual change.

3. What was added to the aspirin compound in order to make it easier on stomachs to handle?

4. In what city was the hospital where Herman went to seek treatment for his uncomfortable symptoms?

5. __________ for immunizations is not universal, which is why rabies is still something that causes troubles.

Short Essay Questions

1. What did doctors discover about American bats in the course of their trying to treat the woman who seemed to have rabies?

2. Why did Elmo Turner decide that he needed to visit his doctor in order to get treatment?

3. What did Billy receive as treatment when he was first admitted and then discharged to home?

4. Why were the men who were eating the oatmeal more likely to have more salt on their oatmeal than others who were in the diner?

5. What did the local public health official find out about the health of the students who were impacted by the infection?

6. What was the event that Herman had attended which led the doctor to the appropriate diagnosis?

7. What is the cause of death for a person who has contracted rabies and is not able to get treatment in time?

8. What happens when it is found out that a person is a carrier of typhoid fever, even if they don't have any symptoms?

9. Why did the three-year-old Richard Poole die after taking aspirin?

10. What happened when the eleven men were treated for carbon monoxide poisoning when they were first seen by medical professionals?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The boy who became sick from his jeans seems to be the victim of a dangerous mistake.

Part 1: Who is to blame for the poisoning that the boy encounters because of his jeans? Why?

Part 2: Will you begin to wash all of your clothing before wearing it after reading that medical case?

Part 3: Do you think that clothing is being sold today that has poisonous chemicals on it?

Essay Topic 2

Finding out what causes an illness can be an exciting job, but one that might be time consuming and challenging too.

Part 1: Why do you think illnesses can be difficult to diagnose?

Part 2: How do you think a person trains to be able to diagnose a mysterious illness?

Part 3: Do you think you would like to become a medical detective?

Essay Topic 3

David Hoffman was infected with anthrax during his insulation installation job.

Part 1: Do you think that proper safety precautions would have prevented the case of anthrax?

Part 2: Do you think that insulation should be tested before it is installed?

Part 3: How do you think you would respond to hearing that you had anthrax?

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