One major function of the liver is to:
a. secrete pepsin.
b. emulsify fats.
c. store glycogen.
d. absorb bile.
C
The liver plays a metabolic role; it converts glucose to glycogen, stores it, and then converts glycogen back to glucose as needed by the body.
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a. both programs prepare graduates to be supervised by BSN nurses. b. graduates of both programs are considered to be technical nurses. c. licensure exams for graduates of both programs are interchangeable. d. LPN and ADN programs offer similar college credit for coursework. e. the programs both take a similar length of time to complete.
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a. Avoid foods high in purine. b. Encourage the patient to take in 1 L of fluid daily. c. Consume one glass of red wine daily. d. Recommend that the patient eat 12-16 ounces of foods high in protein such as red meat.
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Which of the following opioids is used as an active agent in antidiarrheal medications?
A. Codeine B. Loperamide C. Alfentanil D. Fentanyl