A person is considered an older adult at about the age of 65
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
F
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What is the most prominent risk factor in the United States?
a. Poor dietary habits b. Tobacco use c. Alcohol consumption d. Physical inactivity e. Unsafe driving
With which of these nutrients does selenium work in tandem?
a. Iron b. Vitamin A c. Vitamin C d. Vitamin E e. Manganese
Ans: b
a. control functioning of the colon b. absorb minerals from waste materials c. store waste materials prior to evacuation d. absorb excess water from waste materials e. store digestive hormones until they are needed
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 is the goal of the initial medical treatment?