Hyperlipidemia is a category that includes both hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Answer: TRUE
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The male sterilization procedure whereby a segment of the vas deferens is removed is called a
a. vesiculectomy. b. vasovasostomy. c. vasectomy. d. vasotomy
Which of the following statements regarding tobacco use and cancer is FALSE?
A. Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of cancer in the U.S. B. Chemicals from tobacco use that are absorbed into the bloodstream increase the risk for bladder, pancreas, stomach, liver, kidney, and bone marrow cancer. C. Tobacco use is responsible for 32 percent of all cancer deaths. D. Smokers are no more likely to die from lung cancer than nonsmokers.
The patient is experiencing hypoparathyroidism. The nurse would assess for:
A. Anemia B. Tetany C. Kidney failure D. Weight loss
Concerning death rates from cancer and daily fat intake, which statement is incorrect?
a. The Netherlands, Denmark, and England have higher death rates from cancer than Japan. b. The U.S. has a higher death rate from cancer than Thailand. c. Japanese and Japanese Americans have similar death rates due to genetics. d. Japanese Americans and other Americans have similar death rates due to similar lifestyles.