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Which of the following statements most accurately captures a principle of blood flow?

Cancer of the breast is the most common cancer in women. Many breast cancers are found by women themselves while doing breast self-examination. When should postmenopausal women perform breast self-examination?

Metabolic acidosis has four main causes. Which laboratory test is used to determine the cause of metabolic acidosis?

Respiratory alkalosis is caused by hyperventilation, which is recognized as a respiratory rate in excess of that which maintains normal plasma PCO2 levels. What is a common cause of respiratory alkalosis?

Endometriosis is the condition where endometrial tissue is found growing outside of the uterus in the pelvic cavity. What are risk factors for endometriosis?

Vitamin D, although officially classified as a vitamin, functions as a hormone in the body. What other hormone is necessary for the body for vitamin D to work?

A 3-year-old girl has been diagnosed with amblyopia. Which of the following best describes what this diagnosis is?

In a patient with DIC, what occurs simultaneously in the vascular system?

When trying to educate a patient about the release of free radicals and the role they play in formation of atherosclerosis, which of the following statements is most accurate?

A 20 year old male presents at the clinic complaining of severe fatigue, night sweats, and fever. While taking the client’s history, he reports having multiple sexual partners and unprotected sex. HIV/AIDS is suspected. What diagnostic test would be ordered to confirm the diagnosis?