Which percentage of cases of hypertension are of unknown etiology?
A. About 25%
B. About 50%
C. About 75%
D. About 90%
d
Rationale: About 90% of cases of hypertension are of unknown etiology. Primary hypertension has no cure, but treatment can modify its course.
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A) The patient is short of breath. B) The patient suffers from hypotension. C) The patient has heart problems. D) The patient is in moderate distress.
Toxic substances, toxicants, or poisons are defined as what?
a. Substances that cause death, illness, injury, or incapacitation when they are exposed to the body in relatively small quantities b. Ingested substances that cause death, illness, injury, or incapacitation when they are exposed to the body in relatively small quantities c. Inhaled substances that cause death, illness, injury, or incapacitation when they are exposed to the body in relatively small quantities d. Injected substances that cause death, illness, injury, or incapacitation when they are exposed to the body in relatively small quantities
Griseofulvin is contraindicated in patients with:
A) cataracts B) porphyria C) gastritis D) pancreatitis
Characteristics of effective leaders include:
A. the ability to articulate a vision, outline a plan of action, and direct individuals and groups toward achieving common goals. B. strength, dedication, compassion, empathy, and sensitivity to the needs of others. C. the ability to manage stress while meeting impossible deadlines and attempting to do more, with less, and get better outcomes. D. self-confidence and a willingness to take a stand. E. All of the above