Patient X has been recovering from recent GI surgery during which there was the creation of a blind loop in the small bowel. The patient now starts demonstrating signs of malabsorption. What is the most likely cause of this?
a. Endocrine disorder
b. Inadequate digestion
c. Bacterial overgrowth
d. Impaired mucosal absorption
c
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a. It is not metabolized in muscle. b. It inhibits glycogen breakdown. c. It inhibits creatine phosphate synthesis. d. It interferes with ATP synthesis in the liver. e. It provides far more carbohydrates than are needed.
List and define the "nine Ds" in geriatric health and explain their significance.
What will be an ideal response?
School lunch provides 33% of childrens' daily nutrient needs
a. true b. false
Which of the following is characteristic of HIV infection in mothers who breastfeed?
a. The virus cannot be transmitted through the breast milk b. Breastfeeding is always prohibited for an HIV-infected mother c. The HIV virus reverts to a dormant stage triggered by postpartum amenorrhea d. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding by HIV-positive women for the first 6 months of infant life in developing countries