_____ disorders are those present at birth or shortly after, not including those caused by genetic or chromosomal abnormalities

Fill in the blank with the right word.


Answer: Congenital

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Mental health is the condition of being sound _____

A) emotionally and mentally B) emotionally and physically C) emotionally, mentally, and physically D) mentally and physically

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A client with strabismus has apparent red eyes and white spots in the pupil. After examination, the nurse finds that the client exhibits an absence of red reflex in both eyes

Which treatment strategy does the nurse expect will be beneficial for the client? 1. Enucleation surgery 2. Antihistamine eye drops 3. Pyridoxine supplements 4. Laser photocoagulation

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The patient's own blood that is collected, filtered, and returned to the patient during surgery is known as ________ blood

A) sickle-cell B) plasma C) clotted D) autologous

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Some people are more likely to initiate smoking and more likely to become nicotine dependent. Research suggests that this may be due in part to

A) a reduced tolerance for stress. B) a personality disorder. C) genetics. D) a reduced ability to resist peer pressure.

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