Why would a patient with a seizure disorder who is prescribed phenobarbital also be advised to take vitamins D and K?
a. Phenobarbital interferes with the metabolism of vitamins D and K.
b. This supplement combination prevents rickets and osteoporosis.
c. Phenobarbital decreases the body's ability to make these nutrients.
d. Phenobarbital's action will be increased by increasing serum levels of vitamins D and K.
a
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a. average amounts present in body tissues of thriving infants. b. adult RDA scaled down to infants on a per kg body weight basis. c. older child's RDA scaled down to the infant on a per kg body weight basis. d. average amounts ingested by thriving infants breastfed by well-nourished mothers. e. average amounts found in breast milk.
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a. undercooked poultry b. uncooked eggs c. raw vegetables d. raw fruit e. raw seafood
Type 1 diabetes always presents itself during childhood
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Commercial ice creams have less body than homemade ice creams due to the addition of commercially available stabilizers and a greater incorporation of air.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)