"Blade Runner" was the name given to a disabled South African sprinter who had carbon fiber artificial legs and competed against able-bodied Olympians in track- and-field competition.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

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A client has skin lesions that have not responded to prescription drugs. He tells the nurse he has heard about some research going on with a new drug and asks why he can't take it. What is the best response by the nurse?

A. "I know it is frustrating, but the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval process is in place to ensure that drugs are safe." B. "The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has very strict rules about new drugs; it is important to be patient regarding the review/approval process." C. "Your skin lesions really aren't that bad, but maybe the new drug will be available soon." D. "Maybe you could contact the drug company about becoming involved in a clinical trial."

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The thymus gland is part of both the endocrine and ________ systems.

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

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It only takes __________ minutes a day five or more days per week to begin reaping the healthful benefits of regular exercise

a. 20 b. 30 c. 40 d. 50

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Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term enterorrhaphy?

A. entero (intestine) + rrhaphy (fixation) = surgical fixation of the intestine B. entero (intestine) + rrhaphy (puncture) = puncture of the intestine C. entero (intestine) + rrhaphy (surgical removal) = surgical removal of (a portion of) the intestine D. entero (intestine) + rrhaphy (suture) = suture of the intestine E. entero (intestine) + rrhaphy (creation of an opening) = creation of an opening in the intestine

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