The highest concentration of sphingolipids is found in cells of the ____.?
A) ?cardiovascular system
B) ?digestive system
C) ?reproductive system
D) ?central nervous system
D
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A) mold. B) Listeria monocytogenes. C) mercury. D) Salmonella.
Your patient is experiencing flu-like symptoms and has been engaging in risky sexual behaviors. What is his likely diagnosis?
a. primary HIV infection b. HIV encephalopathy c. AIDS d. Clinical Stage 2
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Mrs. Z is a 76-year-old female who consults an internal medicine physician because she has been depressed. She also gets chronic migraines. The physician takes a full history from Mrs. Z, which reveals that several medications have been prescribed to her by a variety of specialists. It seems that each specialist neglected to pay attention to the medications that Mrs. Z was prescribed by her other doctors and the potential drug–nutrient interactions. She also takes some daily health supplements. The physician's notes are as follows: Current Medication/Supplements Reason for Prescribing/Taking St. John's wort ............................... she read in a magazine that this helps with depression Slow Fe (iron supplement) ............ for prior anemia Warfarin ......................................... history of embolic stroke Omeprazole ................................... history of peptic ulcer TUMS ............................................ chronic upset stomach Amoxicillin ................................... recent respiratory infection Doxazosin ..................................... incontinence Allegra .......................................... seasonal allergies Lipitor ........................................... high cholesterol Vitamin E ...................................... she heard it was good for heart disease Typical Daily Diet Breakfast: eggs, bacon, ½ grapefruit, fresh orange juice Lunch: hotdogs, sausages, or pepperoni sub, sliced tomatoes, cold tea Dinner: cooked spinach, chicken breast, mashed potatoes, hot tea With no fever, shortness of breath or rales, which medication should likely be discontinued for Mrs. Z? A. amoxicillin B. warfarin C. doxazosin D. lipitor E. omeprazole
All of the following are true regarding heart disease EXCEPT:
a. heart disease results from narrowing of the arteries due to plaque build-up. b. heart disease is a chronic disease. c. a diet high in monounsaturated fats increases heart disease risk. d. heart disease develops slowly over time.