If an otherwise healthy patient with normal body weight develops fatty liver disease, it would be especially important to evaluate their
a. blood glucose level.
b. alcohol intake.
c. total fat intake.
d. use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Ans: b. alcohol intake.
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A) Panic disorder B) Loss and grief C) Depression D) Anxiety
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