An antilipemic drug that decreases the lipid blood level may be prescribed to lower blood ________ levels.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


cholesterol

An antilipemic drug decreases the blood lipid to lower the blood cholesterol level.

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Medicare Part C allows eligible persons to receive Medicare benefits via the services of private insurance companies through which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

a. Health maintenance organization (HMO) b. Preferred provider organization (PPO) c. Provider-sponsored organization (PSO) d. Private fee for service organization (PFFS) e. Medical service organization (MSO)

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The nurse is teaching a nutrition class on how to estimate the total number of calories expended by a person per day according to the rule-of-thumb formula

What is the estimated total calorie expenditure for a 160-pound man who does little activity? A) 1920 B) 2112 C) 2288 D) 3220

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For a long-term care resident, a restrictive diet could decrease quality of life. When should restrictive diets be used in long-term care facilities?

A) When a resident has decreased intake and weight loss B) For hospice care C) When a significant improvement in health can be expected D) For one week a month

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According to Peter Senge's theory, all of the following are disciplines for building a learning organization except:

a. Systems thinking b. Personal mastery c. Mental models d. Emotional competence

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