Albert is taking dutasteride, an antiandrogen, for benign prostatic hyperplasia. What is the action of this drug?
A) It alters the size of the ureters, through which urine passes.
B) It shrinks abnormal prostate cells.
C) It causes the prostate to atrophy.
D) It suppresses prostate growth.
D
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The combining form that means calcium is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The major risk associated with long-time adherence to low-carbohydrate/high-protein diets is an increased risk of heart disease because ____.
A. protein-rich foods are often high in antioxidants B. excess protein produces too much muscle C. high-protein foods are often high in saturated fat content D. excess protein causes insulin levels to rise E. protein-rich foods are often high in phytonutrients
Urine enters the bladder via the urethra and exits via the ureter
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following statements is not true concerning clamping injuries and their treatment?
A) You should not try to remove the clamping object without first activating the EMS system. B) You should remove the clamping object as soon as possible. C) If possible, you should elevate the affected extremity. D) The longer the tissue is in the clamping object, the more severe the swelling will be.