Which of the following persons is at the highest risk for developing pathological fractures?

A) A highly active 2 year old female
B) 20 year old male that routinely participates in contact sports
C) 40 year old female with moderate scoliosis
D) 68 year old postmenopausal female with bone cancer


Answer: D) 68 year old postmenopausal female with bone cancer

Sociology

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A. multiplepharmacy B. polypharmacy C. self-medication D. medicationabuse

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When they retire, most older adults

a. cannot pay for even one year of nursing home care. b. opt to buy long-term care insurance. c. are prepared to pay for LTSS from savings. d. are well aware of the costs of long-term care.

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Families include __________

a. nonrelated adults who cohabitate b. college roommates c. the occupants of an orphanage d. adopted children and their new parents

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Which of the following is counterproductive to intimacy?

What will be an ideal response?

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