Males, having only one X chromosome (as is expected), are said to be:
a. Homozygous
b. Heterozygous
c. Hemizygous
d. Ambizygous
Ans: c. Hemizygous
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1. Delivery of the fetus 2. Strict monitoring of intake and output 3. Complete bed rest for the remainder of the pregnancy 4. The need for weekly monitoring of coagulation studies until the time of delivery
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The nurse has conducted extensive teaching and addressed issues related to environmental factors knowing that the environment can effect which of the following aspects of drug therapy? (Select all that apply.) A) Drug stability B) Drug effectiveness C) Risk of patient injury D) Risk of drug toxicity E) Drug allergies
The mother of an 11-year-old asks about the benefits of her child joining a soccer team. At this age, the child will benefit because athletics provide an opportunity for the development of:
a. role identification. b. competition. c. parallel play. d. cooperation.