To reduce the risk of stroke in patients who cannot tolerate statins, physicians may prescribe megadoses of niacin supplements to reduce the elevated LDL cholesterol level in their blood.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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Which of the following is a key recommendation by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
A. Follow an energy dense dietary pattern across one's life span. B. Shift to processed food and beverage choices. C. Focus on refined grains and animal proteins. D. Limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats and reduce sodium intake.
Which of the following vitamins is MOST important in energy metabolism?
A. niacin B. vitamin B12 C. vitamin C D. choline
For a patient with chronic radiation enteritis, the best form of nutrition support is _____
a. an oral liquid supplement b. enteral nutrition c. parenteral nutrition d. a pureed diet e. high fat diet
A source of lead most likely includes _____
a. paint in newer homes only b. pipes only c. electronics only d. paint in newer homes and pipes e. cooking pans and sprays