A/an ________ tablet is one that is dissolved in a glass of water before being swallowed (e.g., Alka-Seltzer for a head cold)

Fill in the blank with the right word.


Answer: effervescent

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A. St. John’s wort B. ginkgo biloba C. kava D. aloe

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When excess ________ degrade, they can leave cholesterol in the bloodstream that irritates the inside of blood vessels

A) fatty acids B) lipids C) triglycerides D) All of the answers are correct.

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In working to change a health-related behavior, how should backsliding be regarded?

A) Backsliding indicates that you have no willpower and need to ask others for help. B) Backsliding is a sign that your goals are too ambitious. C) Backsliding is to be expected and can be viewed as a learning experience. D) Backsliding indicates that you need to better monitor your progress.

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You woke up this morning with the worst headache of your life, and you feel nauseous. Your neck feels so stiff that you can hardly nod your head. Your roommate says your skin is very hot and you probably have a fever

Which of the following statements is TRUE? A) You drank too much and your roommate should make you quit whining and get out of bed. B) You studied so much last night that you developed a tension headache. Your roommate should let you rest. C) You are experiencing an aura associated with a migraine headache and your roommate should allow you to turn off all the lights. D) You have signs of meningitis. Both you and your roommate should go to the health clinic immediately.

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