The condition in which calcium and other minerals are lost from the bones, causing the bones to become brittle and more likely to fracture, is ____

A) osteomyelitis
B) arthritis
C) osteoporosis
D) rheumatism

C

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A patient has been stung by a bee. Which one of the following findings would be present in anaphylaxis, but not in a local allergic reaction?

A) Anxiousness B) Swelling at the site of the sting C) Hives D) Hypotension

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The Affordable Care Act creates a comprehensive regulatory regime for all private health insurance, with states ____

A) having the annual opportunity to opt out B) in charge of all major aspects C) relegated to the margins of decision making D) having control over premiums

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