Which of the following is the number one risk factor for premature death?

A. Diabetes
B. Obesity
C. Smoking
D. Genetic history


Answer: C

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A. expiratory reserve volume B. minute volume C. tidal volume D. expiration

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When assessing a patient with abdominal pain, you note that his abdomen feels rigid. What should you do next as part of the abdominal assessment?

A) Ask the patient to take a deep breath and then relax, while you repalpate the rigid area B) Note that the patient has guarding and obtain a blood pressure C) Gently massage the abdominal muscles until they relax D) Increase the pressure of palpation until the rigid muscles relax

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The study of drugs, including their origin, properties, and interactions with living organisms, is known as

a. pharmacogenetics. b. pharmacology. c. therapeutics. d. toxicology.

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Through the eighth week of pregnancy, the developing child is known as a(n) __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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