Lithium, used to treat manic-depressive disorder, can be retained in greater quantities in the body if what imbalance occurs?

a. overhydration and hypokalemia
b. dehydration and hyponatremia
c. alkalosis and hypocalcemia
d. acidosis and hyperkalemia


b

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Bile is reabsorbed through the ileum and returned to the _____

a. gallbladder b. liver c. pancreas d. small intestine

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You have a patient with a T-score of -2.7; therefore, you can diagnose him/her with:

a. anemia. b. hypocalcemia. c. osteoporosis. d. hypercalcemia.

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a. A requirement that the least toxic food additive be used on foods b. The minimum amount of a food particle that can be detected c. The minimum amount of nitrite that can be added to foods to prevent spoilage over a certain time frame d. The amount of a food additive that causes no more than a one-in-a-million lifetime risk of cancer to human beings e. The amount of a food additive that causes no more than a one-in-a-million risk of birth defects in human beings

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