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Nurse Manager

Category - Strategic Management

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Hospital emergency contingency plans relating to bioterrorism address the Centers for Disease Control’s categories A, B, and C. What of the following is a category B agent?

Anthrax
Smallpox
Botulinum toxin
Brucellosis

Explanation

Answer: D - Brucellosis is classified as a category B bioterrorism agent. Anthrax, smallpox and botulinum toxin are classified as category A bioterrorism agents. Category A agents are the most serious. They are associated with a high risk for mortality and easy transmission.

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