All of the following behaviors help to prevent osteoporosis EXCEPT:
a. consuming recommended intakes of calcium (500 mg for children, 800 mg for adults).
b. not smoking.
c. moderate alcohol intake.
d. getting regular physical activity.
a
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Mr. Lew was transported to the emergency room (ER) by emergency transport. City police officers called an ambulance after finding Mr. Lew lying in an alley with apparent unconsciousness. The emergency medical team started an intravenous (IV), and upon arriving at the ER, Mr. Lew had regained consciousness but is now unconscious again. Physical data collected included the following:
? Physical appearance is unkempt and dirty. Odor suggests consumption of alcohol is likely. T 96, P 124, R 36, B/P 90/40 Very emaciated appearance Legs and arms very dry and flaky Mottled purplish areas to lower extremities Edema 3+ in ankles and lower legs Abdomen tight and distended Facial color and nail beds pale No response to painful or verbal stimuli ? After physician examination, Mr. Lew was admitted to the hospital with malnutrition, R/O pancreatitis, and cirrhosis of the liver due to ETOH abuse. ? ?List data that will be assessed.
To date, five cases of variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease have been reported in the United States
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Explain what happens to ketone levels in the body after prolonged starvation.
What will be an ideal response?
Vitamin K participates in the synthesis of prothrombin and ________.
a. osteocalcin b. adipose tissue c. calbindin d. calciferol e. teratogen