Patients with _______________ exhibit a severe and selective restriction of food intake, particularly of those foods that are perceived as fattening, resulting in a marked weight loss.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
anorexia nervosa, AN
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Rapid changes in infusion rates of a parenteral solution can cause:
a. fluctuations in blood glucose levels. b. diarrhea. c. obstructions. d. infection.
Ms. Wooly brought her daughter, Mary, age 16, to the health care center to be seen by the nurse for a referral to the physician. Together, they tell the nurse that Mary has had nausea, vomiting, and headaches for the past 2 weeks. She has vomited "almost every day." Ms. Wooly began to cry as she tells the nurse that Mary does not remember the date of her last menstrual period and that she is
afraid that Mary is pregnant. During this interchange, Mary appears stoic and does not cry or have any verbalizations. After a blood test that confirmed the pregnancy, Ms. Wooly became calmer. A prenatal assessment was begun. Ms. Wooly answered most of the questions even though they were directed at Mary. Last menstrual period was estimated to be 2 months ago. Menses onset began 4 years ago. Ht: 5?8? Wt: 125 lbs Medium frame size She described her usual dietary intake as including hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, candy, and colas. Mary denies alcohol, drug, or cigarette use. Mary would not discuss the father of the child, nor did she volunteer any additional information. It is evident that Mary has some urgent needs that must be addressed during this visit. Mary is young and will need time to accept the pregnancy, but she must also begin to eat properly to meet her nutritional needs and those of the infant. Problem nutrients for teen pregnancies include calcium, zinc, iron, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, and protein. What are the needs of each of these nutrients for a pregnant teenager?
Why are people with iron overload at increased risk for infections?
a. Excess tissue iron destroys vitamin C b. Iron-rich blood favors growth of bacteria c. Iron-rich blood impairs the immune system d. Excess tissue iron interferes with antibiotic function e. Iron binds with cells that produce T- and NK-cells, decreasing their production.
Voting results of the House of Representatives & Senate are recorded in the _____.
a. Federal Register b. Congressional Record c. Rules Committee d. House of Representatives