MC The student is preparing a presentation on common chronic diseases. The best definition of a chronic disease is
A. A condition that requires ongoing medical care, limits what one can do, and is likely to last longer than one year.
B. Problems in body function and structure such as significant deviation or loss.
C. Problems an individual may experience in life situations.
D. A multidimensional phenomenon that results from the interaction between people and their physical and social environment.
A. A condition that requires ongoing medical care, limits what one can do, and is likely to last longer than one year.
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1. Administer the aspirin with an alkaline food, like cottage cheese. 2. Administer the aspirin in an enteric-coated formulation. 3. Administer the aspirin with a high-fat food, like peanut butter. 4. Administer the aspirin on an empty stomach.