Seizures decrease when brain metabolism is switched from the usual fuel, _____, to _____
a. fructose; amino acids
b. amino acids; glucose
c. glucose; ketones
d. galactose; triglycerides
e. ketones; sucrose
c
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a. Skin integrity and bowel sounds b. Electrolyte levels and daily weights c. Auscultation of the chest and tests of blood coagulability d. Peripheral vascular assessment and level of consciousness (LOC)
Risk of vitamin K deficiency is greatest in ____
A) ?newborns B) ?children C) ?adolescents D) ?older people
Which of the following describes the results of studies on weight gain of people who were either breastfed or formula fed?
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a. the acute infection stage. b. the asymptomatic stage. c. the final stage. d. AIDS dementia.