Which of the following is not a factor that affects resting metabolic rate?

A) age B) height C) gender D) lean muscle mass


B

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A nurse working in the GI clinic is performing pre-op phone calls. The nurse calls a client who is scheduled for a colonoscopy to inform the client of the following orders,

"Begin clear liquid diet 24 hours prior to the exam; take magnesium citrate (Citroma) 1 bottle PO 12 hours prior to the exam and another 8 hours prior to the exam; remain NPO for 6 hours prior to the study." The test is scheduled the next day at 2 p.m. The nurse would instruct the patient to: A. "Only have liquids to drink at this point until the test. Use the enema prep at 2 a.m. and then again at 6 a.m. You can't have anything to eat or drink after waking in the morning." B. "Start a clear liquid diet today at 2 p.m. Drink a bottle of prep at 2 a.m. and another at 6 a.m., and then don't eat or drink anything after 8 a.m." C. "Don't eat anything solid starting with lunch today. Give yourself an enema with the prep at 6 a.m. and again at noon, and don't have anything to eat or drink after 8 a.m." D. "Start a clear liquid diet with dinner today. Drink the prep 12 hours and 8 hours before your test at 2 p.m. tomorrow, and be sure not to eat anything solid after you get up in the morning."

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There are two components to blood pressure measurement. The pressure produced when the heart contracts is the upper number, called ________ pressure.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The teenage patient has very oily skin. The health care provider anticipates the physician ordering an over the counter ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which health professional diagnose visual abnormalities and prescribe lenses or visual aids?

a. PA b. CNA c. optometrist d. podiatrist e. ophthalmologist

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