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A) Osteoporosis is a disease of the elderly with a negligible incidence and prevalence in adults under age 65. B) A nonmodifiable risk factor for osteoporosis is a person's level of activity. C) Secondary osteoporosis occurs in women after menopause. D) Slow discontinuation of corticosteroid therapy will halt the progression of the osteoporosis but not restore lost bone mass.
A 45-year-old female complains of feeling extremely anxious, fatigued, and has a loss of enjoyment of previously engaging activities. She has a difficult time arising from bed in the morning to go to work
She has lost her appetite, cannot sleep, and has trouble "thinking straight." On physical examination, there are no significant findings. These signs and symptoms are characteristic of: A. The presence of a malignancy B. Clinical depression C. Hypothyroidism D. Adrenal insufficiency
At a patient's 24-week check-up, you assess a patient's urine with a chemical reagent strip and discover it is 1+ for sugar. You would base your evaluation of this finding on which of the following statements?
A) Lactose may be spilling into her urine. B) Sugar in urine is an innocent finding in pregnancy. C) A decreased glomerular filtration rate is the cause. D) She is eating excessive calories.
A patient newly diagnosed with breast cancer is asked to participate in a clinical trial for a new chemotherapy agent. This patient's freedom to participate or not participate in the study exercises protection of which of her human rights?
a. Right to fair treatment b. Right to self-determination c. Right to privacy and dignity d. Right to anonymity and confidentiality