An example of the application of tertiary prevention for a population with regard to diabetes management is
a. Teaching classes about good nutrition
b. Offering exercise classes
c. Changing foods in vending machines
d. Managing the diet of the diabetic in the clinic
ANS: C
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a. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors b. Beta Blockers c. Calcium channel blockers d. Vasodilators
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