Which of the following produces estrogen agonist activity that results in increased bone mineral density to reduce fracture risk without promoting breast or endometrial cancer?

a.  Hormone replacement therapy
b.  Selective estrogen-receptor modifiers (SERMs)
c.  Synthetic form of the hormone calcitonin
d.  Bisphosphonates


b.  Selective estrogen-receptor modifiers (SERMs)

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Appropriate patient education for a patient learning how to measure liquid medication includes ______.

a.  it is appropriate to use tableware or kitchen utensils to measure medications b.  measuring spoons and clearly marked measuring cups should be used c.  measuring accurately is not important d.  teacups and drinking glasses are accurate measuring utensils

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Research indicates that individuals who are 30 or more pounds overweight during middle age (30-49 years of age) lose about 3 years of life.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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