The number of amino acids that are considered indispensable or essential is:
a. 9.
b. 10.
c. 12.
d. 14.
ANS: A
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a. loss of potassium. b. chronic blood loss. c. hypoglycemia. d. hyperglycemia.
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A. 11.9 B. 12.5 C. 13.2 D. 14.0 E. 15.4
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Mr. X is a 56-year-old male admitted to a hospital for shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. He is diagnosed with pneumonia. He has a history of congestive heart failure, osteoarthritis, hypertension, gout, and coronary artery disease. Height: 5'9" Weight: 220 pounds LABS: Normal Values Arterial BGs: Normal values Na = 133 mEq/L (135–147) mEq/L pH = 7.9 (7.35–7.45) Cl = 103 mEq/L (95–107) mEq/L pCO2 = 30 mmHg (35–45) mmHg K = 4.1 mEq/L (3.5–5.2) mEq/L pO2 = 96 mmHg (70–100) mmHg Glucose = 207 mmol/L (up to 140) mmol/L HCO3 = 26 mEq/L (19–25) mEq/L BUN = 25 mmol/L (7–20) mmol/L Creatinine = 1.5 mmol/L (0.5–1.4) mmol/L Albumin 3.2 mmol/L (3.2–5) mmol/L Cholesterol = 320 mmol/L (< 200) mmol/L Which compensatory disorder could Mr. X develop? A. metabolic alkalosis B. metabolic acidosis C. respiratory alkalosis D. respiratory acidosis E. physical acidosis