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Regarding osteoporosis, what are the two SERM drugs? <<Ans>>-Tamoxifen -Raloxifene Tamoxifen is a good drug because it protects against osteoporosis, but what is it's downside? <<Ans>>-Higher risk for cancer -Higher risk for blood clots What is the the awesome benefit of Tamoxifen other than bone health? <<Ans>>- Promotes good blood lipid levels What is one thing that makes Raloxifene better than Tamoxifen? <<Ans>>-Lower risk for cancer What is th...

Which of the following is considered to be open-end credit? <<Ans>> Department store charge cards. When a person brings an item to a pawnshop to obtain cash, the transaction is considered <<Ans>> a collateralized loan. What is meant by an uncollateralized loan? <<Ans>> A personal loan without assets to cover the loan amount. When a person declares bankruptcy that fact will appear on the person?s credit report <<Ans>> for a 10 year period. A person ...

Primary Hypogonadism<<Ans>> results of testicular failure and is characterized by low testosterone and elevated gonadotropins Secondary Hypogonadism<<Ans>> result of hypothalamic-pituitary failure and is characterized by low testosterone and low normal gonadotropins Congenital hypogonadism<<Ans>> - result of insufficient amounts of testosterone produce by the gonads during puberty. -Delayed, arrested, or absent testicular growth and delayed development of seco...

Chlamydia treatment first line drug, dose, route and frequency <<Ans>> Doxycycline 100 mg PO BID x 7 days or Azithromycin 1000 mg po once Uncomplicated gonorrhea urethritis treatment <<Ans>> ceftriaxone 500 mg IM single dose with or without doxycycline 100 mg 2x days for days Bacterial Vagionosis 1st line Treatment <<Ans>> Non pregnant metronidazole 500 mg 2xdays for 7 days pregnant - vaginal metronidazole 2% for 7 days clindamycin 1% for 7 days HSV (herpes si...

What is one important distinction between the Four-Part Processing Model for Word Recognition and the Three Cueing Systems model? a. The Four-Part Processing Model emphasizes visual processes. b. The Three Cueing Systems model omits or obscures the role of phonology. c. The Three Cueing Systems model emphasizes the role of phonology. d. The Three Cueing Systems model omits semantic processing. <<Ans>>b. The Three Cueing Systems model omits or obscures the role of phonology. Many stud...

Anti-Androgens <<Ans>> Finasteride (Propecia) Leuprolide (Eligard, Lupron, Lupron Depot) Spironolactone (Aldactone) Finasteride (Propecia, Proscar) <<Ans>> blocks conversion of testosterone to dihydrotesterone Used to tx: -BPH -male pattern baldness 3 months of therapy need to see benefits Stopping, reverses effect w/in 12 months Adverse side effects: - Decreased libido -Impotence dutasteride (Avodart) <<Ans>> 5-alpha reductase inhibitor used to tx: BPH Can st...

Murder <<Ans>> The unlawful, intentional causing of the death of another human being. Culpable homicide <<Ans>> The unlawful, negligent causing of the death of another human being. Supra <<Ans>> Above. Infra <<Ans>> Below. 4 elements of criminal liability <<Ans>> 1) Act/Conduct. 2) Compliance with the definitional elements of the crime. 3) Unlawfulness. 4) Culpability. Logical sequence of investigation <<Ans>> See page 8 and...

A 20-year family income policy was purchased effective April 1, 2001. The insured died four months later, on August 1, 2001. The beneficiary receives monthly income for A10 years. B19 years and 8 months. C9 years and 8 months. D20 years. <<ans>> B Monthly benefits paid for the remainder of the 20 year benefit period. A deferred annuity is surrendered prior to annuitization. Which of the following best describes the nonforfeiture value of the annuity? AThe surrender value will not be ...

Fatigue is a major concern. What do current FMCSA regulations allow from drivers? <<Ans>>60 hours on the road over a 7 day period, or 70 hours over 8 days (also 14 hours on the road at a stretch if given 8 hours off to rest between) driver presents with a heart attack 1 month previous. He is following up with his MD again in 1 week. He is unsure of his prescriptions, but is asymptomatic. Should he be certified today? <<Ans>>No. There is a minimum waiting period of 2 month...

A patient tells the nurse that he has started to take an OTC antihistamine, diphenhydramine. In teaching about side effects, what is most important for the nurse to tell the patient? A: To avoid insominia, do not take this drug at bedtime. B: Avoid driving a motor vehicle until stabilized on the drug C: Nightmares and nervousness are more likely in an adult D: Medication may cause excessive secretions<<Ans>>B: Avoid driving a motor vehicle until stabilized on the drug A patient compl...