Which of the following medications may prevent the accelerated phase of bone loss within the first 5 years following the onset of menopause?

a.  Estrogen replacement therapy
b.  Selective estrogen receptor modifiers
c.  Calcitonin
d.  Miacalcin


a.  Estrogen replacement therapy

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a. They are bone marrow derived hematopoietic cells. b. They provide a stable depository of intact antigens able to bind to B-cell receptors. c. They have a large surface area as a result of forming dendrites. d. They internalize immune complexes through CR2 receptor cross-linking. e. They produce cytokines that induce B cells to proliferate and become centroblasts.

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All of the following are components of health-related fitness EXCEPT

A) agility. B) flexibility. C) body composition. D) cardiovascular endurance.

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Depending on the pharmacy's workflow, the technician may be directed to avoid stapling the prescription bag shut when ____ counseling is to be used.

A. Indian Health Service B. Shewhart Cycle C. show and tell D. basket

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Antianemic agents are also known as:

A) heparin sodium. B) irons. C) vitamin K. D) epoetin alfa.

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