List some common clinical signs associated with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
What will be an ideal response?
Common clinical signs associated with PCOS include excess abdominal fat, overweight or obesity, insulin resistance, impaired glucose tolerance, abnormal blood levels of LDL- and HDL-cholesterol, and higher levels of triglycerides.
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Which organs are required for converting the vitamin D from the diet or synthesized in the skin into its biologically active form?
A. liver and pancreas B. small intestine and large intestine C. pancreas and large intestine D. small intestine and kidneys E. liver and kidneys
What is the primary risk factor for the development of COPD?
A. obesity B. alcohol abuse C. physical inactivity D. smoking E. low-protein diet
A husband and wife who both have type 2 diabetes are taking part in a weight loss program. The woman asks why her husband, who has the same starting height and weight, has lost more weight than her despite identical interventions. What is the nurse's best response?