Vignette #2 Juan and Rosa Are in Their Late 20s

question 29

Multiple Choice

Vignette #2 Juan and Rosa are in their late 20s, and both have parents that are experiencing a loss of vitality. Juan's mom has a curved back, and Rosa's mother is obese. Juan's dad is experiencing depression and Rosa's father has macular degeneration. Juan and Rosa have many questions about how to avoid these conditions in their future if possible. Let's answer their questions to see if we can help them. Which of the following is not recommended for Juan and Rosa in order to offset bone loss that typically occurs with aging?

• A) Take calcium citrate supplements.
• B) Substitute fat-free milk for soft drinks and choose non-fat yogurt as a snack.
• C) Purchase calcium-fortified orange juice.
• D) Drink red wine daily.
• E) Take a daily walk and a weekly weight-training class.

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Definitions:

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A suffix used in medical terminology to indicate a condition, disease, or increase.

Cardiograph

An instrument for recording the electrical activity of the heart, known as an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG).

Cardi/o

Pertaining to the heart.

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A suffix used in medical terms to denote a flow or discharge of various substances, often used to describe abnormal discharge or flow from a body part.