Consider how the following behaviors, characteristics, or facts affect the risk for cvd, especially chd. determine whether each increases, decreases, or has no effect on the risk.
1. having elevated ldl cholesterol levels
2. having reduced hdl cholesterol levels
3. being a premenopausal woman being
4. exposed to secondhand smoke
5. participating in regular vigorous exercise
6. having elevated hdl cholesterol levels
7. choosing running rather than swimming for exercise
8. living a sedentary lifestyle
9. eating a diet low in saturated fat, cho; esterol and sodium and high in whole grains, fruits and vegetables
10. having excess abdominal fat/apple' shape

Which of the following is considered to be a primary responsibility of a pharmacy technician? a. writing prescriptions b. greeting customers c. increasing company sales d. counseling patients

Anurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous iv infusion of magnesium sulfate for preterm labor. the nurse should discontinue the infusion and prepare to administer calcium gluconate if the client demonstrates which of the following findings? (select all that apply) a. urine output 80 ml in 4 hr b. absence of deep-tendon reflexes c. report of chills d. decreased level of consciousness e. systolic blood pressure 130 mm hg

Ayoung boy, age 2 years, pulled a pot of boiling water over his head, arms, and chest, resulting in a mixed burn to the anterior surface of his head and arms, chest, and feet. 1. discuss the factors that determine the classification of the types of burns and determine what type(s) this victim probably has. 2. discuss how the physicians in the emergency room will determine the percentage of the body that may be burned and what special considerations may be involved when evaluating a child. 3. discuss the additional effects associated with burns and the treatments involved, which include shock, pain, electrolyte and fluid imbalances, respiratory complications, infection, metabolic problems, and anemia. 4. discuss the actions to promote the healing of burns. specifically address the problems that may be associated with scarring and the effects of growth that this 2-year-old may experience.