A patient is found to have a vitamin D deficiency, putting her at risk for bone demineralization. What factors would contribute to this deficiency? Select all that apply
A) Lack of exposure to sunlight
B) Lack of exercise
C) Tumor of the posterior pituitary
D) Dietary deficiency
E) Insulin resistance
F) Presence of 7-dehydrocholesterol provitamins in the skin
A, D
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a. Nutrients b. Electrolytes c. Enzymes d. Vitamins
Which explanation best indicates why barbiturates are rarely used to treat anxiety and insomnia?
1. They have a greater associated cost. 2. They have a high risk of producing an allergic response. 3. They are seldom effective. 4. They produce many serious adverse effects.
Which of the following are considered the building blocks of the immune system?
A) Red blood cells B) Macrocytes C) Macrophages D) T lymphocytes
The infant of a diabetic mother presents with signs of low intestinal obstruction. Following contrast studies the infant promptly evacuates the barium and begins passing stool. The most likely diagnosis is
A. Hirschprung's disease b. meconium plug syndrome c. small left colon