What disorder closes the throat for a brief moment and causes a sleeping person to stop breathing?
a. atherosclerosis
b. sleep apnea
c. arrhythmia
d. angina pectoris
e. periodontitis
b
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A 51-year-old neighbor is considering the use of hormone replacement therapy now that menopause has started. Which of the following statements by the nurse is best?
A. "You do know that hormones increase your risk of blood clots, right?" B. "Have you talked to your doctor about taking hormone supplements?" C. "What menopausal symptoms are you experiencing, and what do you know about hormone therapy?" D. "Some people really suffer from symptoms of menopause, but it's been pretty easy for me."
What is the main benefit of choosing overdraft fees for debit card and ATM transactions?
A) ?higher balance on credit cards B) ?transactions will be denied if overdrawn C) ?transactions will not be denied if overdrawn D) ?extended terms of payback on balance E) ?lower interest rate on loans
You can reduce the risk of lower back pain by
A) exercising regularly. B) sleeping on your stomach. C) wearing high-heeled shoes. D) bending from the waist when lifting heavy objects.
Oxycodone in therapeutic doses can stimulate mu receptors to cause
A. hyperventilation and deep breathing B. bronchospasms C. spasmogenic activity in the ureters and sphincter muscle D. relaxation of the skeletal muscles controlling posture (spasmolytic) E. suppression of coughing