All of the following are true regarding vitamin B6 EXCEPT:
a. toxicity symptoms include loss of feeling in fingers and toes.
b. it is needed for the conversion of trytophan to niacin.
c. it is needed for normal red blood cell formation.
d. it is stored in the liver.
d
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Protein sparing in the body is best achieved when a person ingests
a. proteins of plant origin only. b. proteins of animal origin only. c. adequate levels of carbohydrate and fat. d. mixed protein sources on alternate days.
Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. Marie has a family history of cataracts so she should eat more green, leafy vegetables; blueberries, cherries, and raspberries. 2. Consumption of broccoli, corn, squash, and dark green, leafy vegetables may reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration. 3. There is no cure for osteoporosis, but medications and a balanced diet, dietary supplements as necessary, and regular weight-bearing exercise can slow bone loss.
In 2014, how many people are estimated to die from cancer in the United States?
a. about 1.1 million b. about 820,000 c. about 565,000 d. about 430, 000 e. about 255,000
Joe Brian, 6?3? tall and 265 pounds, came to the physician with complaints of indigestion, heartburn, a bloated feeling, and occasional vomiting. He states that he sometimes wakes up with the taste of vomit in his mouth. He also complains of chest pain and states, "Sometimes I feel like I am having a heart attack." After performing an endoscopy, the physician diagnoses a hiatal hernia with
esophageal reflux and esophagitis. The physician prescribes a histamine receptor antagonist and antacids before meals and at bedtime. ? What nursing measures will the nurse perform?