Name three risks of having excess weight


Answers will vary but may include increased risk of cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and atherosclerosis; decreased life expectancy; poor circulation in the legs, increased risk of diabetes; increased risk of diabetes; and increased stress on joints.

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The medical assistant's main role in the profession is one of patient:

A) care. B) advocate. C) ethics. D) scheduling.

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During treatment for HAPE, descent should be a minimum of ____ lower than where symptoms first occurred.

A. 1,000 to 2,000 feet B. 2,000 to 3,000 feet C. 3,000 to 4,000 feet D. 4,000 to 5,000 feet

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Epinephrine, also known as adrenaline, is responsible for the ________ response.

A. hit-or-run B. punch-or-kick C. stop-or-go D. fight-or-flight

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HIV causes AIDs by directly killing the B cells

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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