The gain of additional body fat slowly over a period of years is known as creeping obesity
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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All of the following are known to cause erectile dysfunction in men, EXCEPT
A. alcohol. B. prostate surgery. C. blood pressure medications. D. excessive testosterone levels.
Infectious disease is a global health concern because
A) airplane travel provides a means of spreading the diseases. B) countries with more economic development face diseases that have been eradicated from other areas. C) HIV/AIDS is increasing in more developed countries. D) there are no international organizations working on the problem.
A communicable disease can be contracted from another individual.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Read this excerpt from the patient's discharge summary:HPIDecker Macmillan is an 8-year-old boy admitted directly to the pediatric floor for workup of chronic progressive hypotonia. His parents report they have noticed progressive weakness. Decker has had increasing difficulty running, jumping, and climbing stairs. His parents initially thought his problems were due to his asthma, but they noticed that he also had a waddling gait. They took him to their primary care provider, who referred him for evaluation. On admission, Decker denied any history of myalgia, arthrodynia, or dystaxia. His problem appeared to be limited to muscle tone. According to this information, which of the following is part of the history of the present illness?
A. Joint pain B. Muscle pain C. Decrease in muscle tone or tightness D. Poor coordination