Loss of drug potency associated with metabolism by liver enzymes is referred to as ____
A) hepatic degradation
B) first-pass elimination
C) enzymatic elimination
D) unavoidable loss
B
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A. maple syrup B. brown sugar C. honey D. invert sugar
An effective and comprehensive aerobic workout program ________.
A. should be performed for at least 90 minutes daily to be effective B. should be performed once a week to avoid boredom C. gradually increases in duration and intensity of activities D. relies on resistance training
Jared Joiner is a 56-year-old African American insurance agent. He is single, eats most meals at restaurants, leads a sedentary lifestyle, and drinks 3-4 beers a day. He is 5'9" tall and weighs 204 pounds (BMI 30). Mr. Joiner has been feeling particularly fatigued lately and decided to make an appointment with his physician for a check-up. The results of his laboratory tests include a fasting
blood glucose level of 121 mg/dL.The simplest and most flexible approach for Mr. Joiner to use for optimal management of his blood glucose level is _____. a. carbohydrate counting b. food lists c. MyPyramid d. a high-protein diet e. the DASH diet
You have an 80 yo M patient that has end-stage Alzheimer's disease and has recently been diagnosed with severe dysphagia. This patient is getting ready for discharge from the hospital. His height is 5' 9'' and he weighs 162# with no recent changes in weight. How many kcalories per kilogram of body weight would you use to estimate his caloric needs?
a. 20 b. 25 c. 35 d. 15