An aldolase (ALD) blood test is helpful in the diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy before symptoms appear

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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The physical therapist makes the following note in the patient's medical record: "A 20-year-old female patient with cerebral palsy was evaluated today and noted to have increased spasticity in the upper limbs."

A. The patient's arms are moving in a writhing motion. B. The patient's arms move about in an uncoordinated fashion. C. The patient is unable to move her arms, and the arms have decreased muscle tone. D. The patient's legs and arms are paralyzed, and have no muscle tone. E. The patient's arm muscles are tightly bent, and it is difficult to straighten them.

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Life change events can have a(n) ____ effect and can push anyone closer to exhaustion and ____.?

A) ?positive; invigoration B) ?stair-step; auto-immune disease C) ?inverse; death D) ?compounding; rejuvenation E) ?cumulative; illness

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The two processes for removing a blood sample from a vein are called:

A) venipuncture and phlebotomy. B) phlebitis and telangiectasis. C) thrombophlebitis and thrombosis. D) valvuloplasty and vasospasm.

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The DASH Eating Plan was originally developed to reduce high blood pressure.

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

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