In a double-blind study, every patient receives both the drug and a placebo
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Answer: FALSE
Double-blind means neither the physician or the patient knows whether he/she gets the drug of a placebo.
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A. statins B. bile acid sequestrans C. nicotinic acid D. fibrates E. none of the above
Which of the following statements is true regarding family health trees?
A. Basic information for each relative in the family health tree includes date of birth, major diseases, age, and cause of death. B. Results from genetic testing are required to create a family health tree. C. Lifestyle habit information should not be included. D. A family health tree traces a family’s origin.
The cardiac cycle begins in the sinoatrial node (SA node) and ends in the Purkinje fibers
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Hepatitis, which can be transmitted through use of contaminated intravenous needles, can increase the risk of ________ cancer
A) lymphatic B) lung C) liver D) skin