Which of the following is a complex carbohydrate?
A. Fruit sugar
B. Starch
C. Glucose
D. Sucrose
Answer: B
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A) the production of thousands of antibodies to destroy the pathogen. B) the ability of the body to enhance the action of the pathogen. C) the pathogen being incorporated into a cell membrane. D) the transport of the pathogen to the kidney for excretion.
All components of the electron transport chain are embedded in the ____
A) mitochondrial inner membrane B) ?mitochondrial outer membrane C) mitochondrial matrix D) ?cytoplasmic matrix
Which communication approach is advised to improve cross-cultural communications?
a. Make judgments rather than observations about behaviors. b. Refrain from using "you.". c. Repeat questions in the same way if they are not understood the first time. d. Avoid use of visual aids and use only spoken language.
Mr. Stanley Edward, a 58-year-old African American male, was admitted to the emergency room of the medical center upon being found unconscious in his car in a parking lot and resuscitated. His history was obtained by contacting his daughter. The patient presents with:
• end-stage adenocarcinoma of the gastroestophageal juncture. • chronic malnutrition and significant weight loss × 1 year. Low BMI, loss of muscle, loss of subcutaneous fat, bitemporal wasting. • acute pancreatitis with intractable vomiting. Medical Hx: Hypertension; S/P stroke @ age 56; cataract surgery. Meds: antilipemic medication, antihypertensive medication. Hx: Lifelong chain smoker (2 packs per day); alcohol abuse since his late 20s. Ht: 5'8". Admission Wt: 107 lbs. Usual Wt, 1 year ago: 170 lbs. Social Hx: Lives alone; cooks and shops for himself despite illness. Dietary Hx: Previously followed a low-cholesterol, low-sodium, high-potassium diet. Mr. Edward is not being actively treated for cancer at his request. Plan is to keep Mr. Edward NPO and place a peripheral line for hydration and nutrition support. Which parenteral infusion complication is Mr. Edward at risk for developing? a. refeeding syndrome b. hypoglycemia c. hypernatremia d. hypovolemia