Which group has a high prevalence of diabetes and a high death rate from cirrhosis?
a. Hispanics
b. American Indians/Alaska Natives
c. African Americans
d. Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders
b
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a. stroke. b. heart disease. c. high cholesterol. d. high blood pressure.
The following results occur on a patient's automated chemistries panel: serum sodium 138 mEq/L (normal: 135-145 mEq/L), potassium 5.2 mEq/L (normal: 3.5-5 mEq/L), chloride 102 mEq/L (normal: 98-106 mEq/L), calcium 8.2 mEq/L (normal: 8.7-9.2 mg/dL), phosphate 3.2 mg/dL (normal: 2.5-4.5 mg/dL), albumin 2.9 mg/dL (normal: 3.5-5 mg/dL). If the above patient's pH is normal, which of the following
might best explain the reason for the patient's calcium level? a. Hypoalbuminemia. b. A malignant tumor that has metastatized to the bone. c. Hyperparathyroidism. d. Use of phosphate binders.
Children should always be required to eat all the food that they place on the plate
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Individuals with bulimia do not always lose significant amounts of weight
Indicate whether the statement is true or false