The use of estrogen-progestin combinations for postmenopausal women is:
A) highly recommended
B) extremely safe
C) very controversial
D) widely untested
C) very controversial
Estrogen-progestin combinations, when used for postmenopausal women, are very controversial. They may protect against osteoporosis and colon cancer but increase the risk for cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, and thromboembolism.
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A. RUQ B.RLQ C.LUQ D.LLQ
Pituitary secretion of ACTH is inhibited by elevated levels of:
A. Aldosterone. B. Cortisol. C. Estradiol. D. Progesterone.
ESRD is caused by glomerulonephritis, tubular diseases, hypertension, and other conditions. What does the abbreviation ESRD stand for?
A) end-stage renal disease B) erythrocyte sedimentation rate for diagnosis C) estrogen stimulation D) extra-sensitive rapid detection
Impetigo is highly contagious for those who come in contact with the lesions or the exudates from them and is caused by
A. something unknown. B. a virus. C. bacteria. D. lice.