_____________ is defined as a softening or degeneration of heart tissue.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Cardiomalacia

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A medical term that means pertaining to internal organs is ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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While reviewing the prescription of an older client with dementia, a nurse finds that the client is on carbidopa/levodopa. Which type of dementia does the nurse suspect in this client?

1. Vascular dementia 2. Alzheimer's dementia 3. Frontotemporal dementia 4. Dementia with Lewy bodies

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The ways in which people perceive and cope with stress seem to be more important in the development of disease than the amount and type of stress itself

a. True b. False

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Which statement about passive health care consumers is incorrect?

a. Passive health care consumers get the best care because HCPs are more concerned about them. b. Passive health care consumers do not obtain regular physical examinations. c. Passive health care consumers carry an insurance card but do not know much about the services. d. Passive health care consumers wait until they get sick to seek health care.

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