A disorder of bowl function characterized by chronic episodic gas, constipation, and diarrhea is:
a. heartburn.
b. Helicobacter pylori syndrome.
c. irritable bowl syndrome.
d. an ulcer.
c
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Ms. Salmendos came to the clinic with her 12-year-old daughter, Melissa, for a school checkup. She tells the nurse that she is on a vitamin regime that she began about 8 months ago. She says that she feels great, except for the occasional stomach upset and that she plans to start her daughter on a teen plan when she turns 13. She takes these vitamins: vitamins A, D, E, K, B complex that includes
B6, thiamine, folate, and niacin, and C. What can you tell Ms. Salmendos about the toxic effects of these vitamins?
A major mineral is one that
A. is needed in the diet in amounts greater than 100 milligrams a day. B. Is needed for structural support of the body C. Is retained by the body at a high rate. D. makes up 10% or more of total body weight
What is the international agency that has adopted standards to regulate the use of pesticides?
a. FAO b. FDA c. CDC d. USDA e. WHO
The electrolyte that has significant impact on the ability of the heart and other muscles to contract is:
a. calcium. b. magnesium. c. potassium. d. sodium.