You have a patient who is taking a medication to control hypertension. He mentioned that his doctor described this medicine as "blocking the enzyme that converts angiotensin.". Which medication is he taking?
a. calcium channel blocker
b. beta adrenergic blocking agent
c. ACE inhibitor
d. carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
c
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It is important to direct nutrition messages to ____ because they ____
a. adults; comprehend messages better b. children and adolescents; have the potential for a lasting effect c. older adults; have more health concerns d. adolescents; are more willing to change
All of the following are risk factors for developing periodontal disease except:
a. dental plaque. b. smoking. c. diabetes. d. atherosclerosis.
Anaerobic glucose breakdown produces a compound called ____ as a by-product
a. urea b. lactate c. uric acid d. amino acid e. thyroxine
MT is a 60 yo F admitted into the hospital with a Crohn's disease exacerbation. After performing a detailed nutrition assessment, you determine that MT has lost more than 10% of her body weight and is experiencing malabsorption.Before discharge, the dietitian meets with MT to provide discharge teaching combined with nutrition education materials. What is the most important detail regarding the
material provided? a. It is clear b. It provides complete information about Crohn's disease c. It includes common foods that MT consumes d. It is in large print e. It lists what MT is not allowed to eat