Obesogenic is the term used to describe conditions that lead people to become excessively fat

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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Which CDC-recognized guidelines are used in health care settings as the basis for infection control procedures?

A) Clinical processes B) Federal guidelines C) Standard precautions D) Mandatory procedures

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Side effects of cholinergic blockers may include _________.

a. tachycardia, palpitations, hypertension, nervousness, and hyperglycemia b. hypotension, bradycardia, fatigue, depression, and hypoglycemia c. nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, bradycardia, bronchospasm, and respiratory depression d. dry mouth, urinary retention, constipation, blurred vision, confusion, and tachycardia

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During the 1952 Helsinki Olympiad,

A. the political situation was not very friendly between the United States and the Soviet Union. B. athletes from the Soviet Union were not permitted to associate with athletes from other countries and were housed in their own private Olympic Village that was close to a Russian naval base. C. the media referred to the Olympics as the "Cold War of Sports" because it was the first time that the Russians and Americans would meet in the Olympics since 1912. D. the IOC had to cope with boycotts, threats, and political propaganda. E. All of the answers are correct.

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Read the following excerpt from a patient's physical exam:Physical exam revealed a well-developed, well-nourished, fair-skinned male. His heart was regular in rate and rhythm. His lungs were clear. His mucous membranes were moist and pink. His skin exam was significant for papules of hyperkeratosis with surrounding erythema. A few of the lesions are hyperpigmented. He has larger patches on his scalp. What kind of papules did the medical professional find in this patient's physical exam?

A. hyper (over) + kerat (horny) + osis (condition) and erythema (redness) = overly horny skin with surrounding redness B. hyper (over) + kerat (horny) + osis (condition) and erythema (whiteness) = overly horny skin with surrounding whiteness C. hyper (over) + kerat (hairy) + osis (condition) and erythema (fungus) = overly hairy skin with surrounding fungus D. hyper (over) + kerat (hairy) + osis (condition) and erythema (moisture) = overly hairy skin with surrounding moisture E. hyper (under) + kerat (elastic) + osis (condition) and erythema (dryness) = under-elastic skin (loose skin) with surrounding dryness

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