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A patient is suffering from benign prostatic hypertrophy and is having difficulty completely emptying his bladder.  Which structure is likely obstructed?

Compared to carbohydrate, fat produces ATP more quickly/higher rate.

A 52 year old female dies from a massive myocardial infarction.  Autopsy reveals embolization (think mobilization) of a plaque from a larger artery.  From where did this plaque most likely originate?

Which of the following populations have unique nutritional needs?

Using the eating disorders inventory to screen a group of people at risk for an eating disorder is an example of _____ prevention.

Managing the care of a person with a suspected eating disorder is within your scope of practice after completing this semester-long course.

Which statement best describes gestational diabetes?

Besides infertility, from what other pathology may a patient with PCOS suffer?

A 26 year old female, with a history of obesity, anxiety, and irregular periods, presents to her PCP for evaluation of infertility.  The exam is unremarkable except for hirsutism and obesity.  Ultrasound demonstrates cystic like features on the periphery of the ovaries as well as ovarian volumes >10mL (quite large!).  What is the most likely diagnosis?

A 42 year old male is shot with a nail gun during a construction accident.  The nail penetrates the left posterior triangle of the neck.  Exam demonstrates weakness in shrugging his left shoulder and turning his head to the right.  Which of the following nerves was most likely damaged?