Which of the following clients is at highest risk for developing a peptic ulcer?
a. 44 year old who takes a proton pump inhibitor agent every day
b. 55 year old who describes his philosophy of life as "live and let live"
c. 56 year old successfully treated four years ago for Helicobacter pylori infection
d. 68 year old who takes nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs around the clock for arthritis pain
d
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Which hormone is an important regulator of glycogenolysis in skeletal muscle?
a. Glucagon b. Epinephrine c. Norepinephrine d. Insulin
The best determinant of zinc absorption is to check for:
a. normal serum albumin levels. b. severe growth retardation. c. delayed sexual maturation. d. learning disabilities.
All of the following are true regarding type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents EXCEPT:
1.it is estimated that 4% of children and adolescents have impaired glucose tolerance. 2.the rise in type 2 diabetes is primarily attributed to genetic changes. 3.it is estimated that 6 to 17% of overweight children and adolescents have type 2 diabetes. 4.diabetes worsens with time and causes long-term health impairments.
Eating disorders are not only physical they are also the result of _________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).