The female patient complains of excessive and abnormal hair growth. This will be documented as: ________.

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


hirsutism

Hirsutism is excessive and abnormal hair growth due to excessive androgen production.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which of the following terms is a symptom of adrenal feminization?

a. edema b. exophthalmos c. breast development d. short stature

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Which of the following is not one of the three ways to comply with meeting the interests and abilities of male and female students as required by Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments?

A. Participation opportunities are substantially proportionate to the undergraduate enrollment. B. There must have been a continuing practice of program expansion in response to developing interests and abilities of the under-represented sex. C. An institution must show that the interest and abilities of the members of the under-represented sex have been fully and effectively accommodated. D. An equal number of athletic teams must be provided for males and females. E. All of the above are required to comply with Title IX.

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The treatment using an electrical shock to restore a normal heart rhythm is called ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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