Side effects of progestins include __________.

a. changes in the libido, gynecomastia in males, and hirsutism and menorrhea in females
b. increased risk of thromboembolic disorders, headaches, especially migraines, and
depression
c. menstrual irregularity and amenorrhea, vision disorders, and possible decrease in bone
density with prolonged use
d. severe hypotension, tachycardia and arrhythmia, and subarachnoid hemorrhage


c. menstrual irregularity and amenorrhea, vision disorders, and possible decrease in bone
density with prolonged use

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Fill in the blank with the right word.

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The term ____________________ refers to coarse, rattling breath sounds, somewhat like snoring.?

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following is a TRUE statement?

A. Spirituality has no effect on health and it does not lower the overall death rate. B. Mindfulness meditation uses a mantra to focus on, which is critical to achieving a relaxed state. C. According to sleep scientists, it is not advisable to turn off technology (e.g., TVs, computers, smartphones, etc.) during the night because they help decrease noise outside the bedroom. D. Removing clutter in your life (e.g., in your wallet, in your study area) looks nice but does not help reduce stress. E. Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn's quote "The little things, the little moments. They aren't little." refers to savoring and saving the special experiences in life in a "memory bank."

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________ pressure is the pressure exerted by the blood on the walls of the arteries

A) Pulse B) Artery C) Blood D) Capillary

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