What medications act to reduce the breakdown of L-dopa outside the blood–brain barrier?
A. COMT inhibitors
B. dopamine agonists
C. MAO-B inhibitors
D. decarboxylase inhibitors
E. anticholinergic meds
Answer: D
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a. a person's body weight b. what a person has had to eat c. how much and how quickly a person drinks d. all of the above
All of the following are true regarding herbal remedies EXCEPT:
a. plants that have not demonstrated safety are considered herbs. b. approximately 75% of U.S. adults use herbal supplements each year. c. plant products known to treat disease are considered drugs. d. approximately 30% of all modern drugs are derived from plants.
Gluconeogenesis
A. is the synthesis of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources, mainly amino acids. B. converts fat into glucose. C. provides a short-term solution to low blood glucose levels. D. supplies glucose to the blood in response to insulin.
What is the term for the condition in which a family is not able to ensure a consistent, dependable supply of safe and nutritious food for its members?
A) food insecure B) food abandoned C) food inhibited D) food challenged