A serious degree of overweight characterized by an excessive amount of body fat is called ________.

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


obesity

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In the basic method formula, Q refers to the ____.

a.  quantity of the desired dose b.  conversion factor c.  ratio of the desired to the available dose d.  quantity of the on-hand dose

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Extreme caution is indicated when this diuretic class is used in patients with heart failure or active intracranial bleeding ________.

a.  thiazides b.  loop diuretics c.  potassium-sparing diuretics d.  osmotic agents

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When delivering chest compressions on an adult, press straight down compressing the victim's sternum approximately:

A) at least 0.5 inch. B) at least 1 inch. C) at least 1.5 inches. D) at least 2 inches.

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Which of the following statements about obesity is TRUE?

A) Each year, obesity is responsible for nearly 5 percent of all deaths worldwide. B) On average, people who are obese earn only 60 percent as much as normal-weight workers. C) On average, people who are obese take 14 more sick days per year than normal-weight workers. D) Annually, people who are obese incur health care costs about 12 percent higher than costs for people of normal weight.

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