Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease that occurs because of a deficiency in or complete lack of _____ in the body.

a. glucose
b. insulin
c. glucagon
d. ketones


b. insulin

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The resident has the right to participate in social, religious, and community activities.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following is a medication that, when inserted into a body opening, dissolves into the surrounding mucosa?

A) Suppository B) Ointment C) Liniment D) Enteric-coated capsule

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Calculate the following concentrations.A pharmacy technician wants to add water to make a total of 160 mL from 80 mL of a 3.5% solution. What is the concentration of the 160 mL solution?__________

What will be an ideal response?

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If coronary blood flow is significantly obstructed by atherosclerotic plaques, a patient is most likely to develop symptoms of:

A) hypertension B) pulmonary edema C) headaches D) angina

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