____________________ are a class of medications that inhibit the breakdown of bones.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Bisphosphonates
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a. universal health care c. publicly funded payers b. private insurers d. direct payment by consumers
Which statement related to preparations for her son's burial is characteristic of a person of the Jewish faith?
a. "He will be buried in 3 days." b. "He will be cremated." c. "Shivah will be held for 7 days in our home following the funeral." d. "We will fast for 24 hours."
When a client's gallbladder has decreased ability to release bile when he is having a high fat content meal, what hormone is not released to stimulate contractions of the gallbladder?
A) Gastrin B) Erythropoietin C) Angiotensin D) Cholecystokinin
A nurse is caring for a patient with burns who is in the later stages of the acute phase of recovery. The plan of nursing care should include which of the following nursing actions?
A) Maintenance of bed rest to aid healing B) Choosing appropriate splints and functional devices C) Administration of beta adrenergic blockers D) Prevention of venous thromboembolism