Contraindicated exercises place excessive strain on muscles and joints—particularly the spine, lower back, knees, neck, or shoulders

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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She complained that her finger joints were stiff and painful, which made it difficult to play the piano, and that her hips became painful after sitting at the piano for long periods. Her blood sample tested positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and had decreased serum C3 levels. A urine albumin test showed elevated protein levels. A course of prednisone (an anti-inflammatory steroid) in combination with naprosyn (a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent) was begun and her condition improved rapidly. What is the most likely cause and clinical name of her condition? What will be an ideal response? a. deterioration of the central nervous system; multiple sclerosis b. cartilage destruction by bone-cell enzymes; rheumatoid arthritis c. immune complexes fixing complement in kidney, joints, and blood vessels; systemic lupus erythematosus d. autoantibodies against acetylcholine receptor at the neuromuscular junction; myasthenia gravis e. consumption of seafood to which she was allergic; acute systemic anaphy

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What cavity contains the heart and lungs?

What will be an ideal response?

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The American Cancer Society recommends that most women begin having annual mammograms at age

A. 25. B. 50. C. 35. D. 40.

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The Joint Commission requires that hospitals limit privileges to terms of ________ years or less.

A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four

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