The two iron storage compounds in the body are ferritin and _____
a. hemoglobin
b. transferrin
c. albumin
d. hemosiderin
d
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which is the most appropriate initial treatment for a patient with comorbidities and BMI between 25 and 29.9?
A. Avoid additional weight gain and increase activity. B. Reduce calories, increase activity, and add behavioral therapy. C. Consider pharmacological therapy combined with diet and weight loss. D. Institute a very low-calorie diet (VLCD) combined with increased activity. E. Consider bariatric surgery combined with pharmacological therapy.
Which of the following statements is true of chromium?
It plays a key role in the formation of hemoglobin and collagen. It increases the resistance of bones and teeth against demineralization. It limits the formation of free radicals and prevents oxidative damage. It improves the cellular uptake of glucose by enhancing insulin activity. It acts as a buffer to maintain the acid-base balance of cellular fluids.
In the oliguria stage of acute renal failure, urine volume is _____ and sodium needs are _____
a. reduced; low b. reduced; high c. increased; low d. increased; high