All of the following cardiovascular disease risk factors can be changed except

A. cholesterol levels.
B. cigarette smoking.
C. family history of cardiovascular disease.
D. physical inactivity.


C. family history of cardiovascular disease.

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Which of the following principles should underlie the pain control strategy in the care of a child with a diagnosis of cancer?

A) Opioids should be avoided in order to prevent liver and kidney insult. B) Dosing and timing should aim for a steady serum level of the prescribed drug. C) Doses of analgesia should be given only when the client's pain becomes severe. D) Drugs from numerous classifications should be used to maximize pain control.

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Which of the following types of over-the-counter drugs has been found to impair driving skills as significantly as alcohol intoxication?

A. aspirin B. antihistamines C. antifungal medicine D. decongestants

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The condition in which the bones become more porous, brittle, and fragile and are more likely to fracture is called

A. osteoporosis. B. osteoclasis. C. osteomalacia. D. osteogenesis. E. osteomyelitis.

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About 30 percent of adults in the United States use tobacco.

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

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