Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding osteoporosis?
A) Low bone density is obvious due to the many symptoms that accompany this condition.
B) Bone density can be improved with regular, weight-bearing exercise.
C) Bone density decreases as estrogen levels increase.
D) Bone density assessments are painful and difficult to perform.
B
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The combining form that means pancreas is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Upon physical examination, the nurse detects abdominal tenderness, increased bowel sounds accompanied by signs of borborygmi, abdominal distension, and tympany on percussion. Which diagnostic test will confirm Crohn's disease in the client?
1. Colonoscopy 2. Urinalysis 3. Complete blood count 4. Chest X-ray
Katie only drinks on the weekend, and she typically consumes 4-5 mixed drinks during the first two hours that she is out with her friends. This drinking pattern is called
A) social drinking. B) alcoholism. C) teetotaling. D) binge drinking.
Polydipsia and polyuria both contain a word element meaning
A. drinking B. above normal C. eating D. a urinary condition E. many or much