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Themember4 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Following a fall 4 weeks prior that was caused by orthostatic hypotension, an 83-year-old male has fractured his femoral head.

His care provider has stated that the healing process is occurring at a reasonable pace and that the man will regain full function after healing and rehabilitation. Which of the following cells is most responsible for restoring the integrity of the man's broken bone?
A)
Osteocyte
B)
Osteoclast
C)
Osteoblast
D)
Osteoma

Question 2

Which of the following sexually active women most likely faces the highest risk of developing an ectopic pregnancy?

A)
A 14-year-old who experienced menarche 2 years prior.
B)
A 42-year-old who has decided to try to have one more child and has had her tubal ligation reversed.
C)
A 27-year-old who stopped using medroxyprogesterone contraceptive injection (Depo-Provera) several months ago.
D)
A 22-year-old who has a history of anorexia nervosa and who has a body mass index (BMI) of 12.0 (normal weight = 18.5 to 24.9).

SamMuagrove · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans:
C

Feedback:

The osteoblasts, or bone-building cells, are responsible for the formation of the bone matrix and would participate in the healing process. Osteocytes are mature bone cells, while osteoclasts reabsorb bone cells. An osteoma is a bone tumor.

Answer to Question 2

Ans:
B

Feedback:

Previous tubal ligation is an identified risk factor for ectopic pregnancy. Young age, use of injectable contraception, and low BMI are not specifically associated with ectopic pregnancy.