The combining form that means gray matter is ________.

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


Answer: poli/o

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A pregnant client's ?-fetoprotein (AFP) returns elevated. The couple ask the health care worker to explain what this means. Which of the following is the best response?

A) "This means you need to decrease your protein intake to prevent renal problems in your baby." B) "Elevated levels means your baby is at risk of having a neural tube defect like spina bifida (an opening in the spine)." C) "This means your baby has Down syndrome. We won't know how severe until after you give birth." D) "This is normal. The problem is if it is low, that means your baby will be born with trisomy 18 and will be retarded."

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AIDS patients often develop which skin malignancy?

A) scleroderma B) Kaposi's sarcoma C) basal cell carcinoma D) malignant melanoma

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Multiple studies on some of the most popular weight-loss programs reached which general conclusion? a. "We found no validity to the Internet-based programs." b. "We know that none of these programs work."

c. "We believe counseling plus calorie control work best.". d. "We still don't know whether a lot of these programs work.". e. "We believe the self-directed programs work best.".

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To join any health professional organization all that is required is a membership application and payment of membership fees

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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