Why have omega-3 fatty acids been investigated as a potential nutrition intervention in the treatment of asthma?
a. They reduce oxidation of inhaled and infectious agents.
b. They decrease histamine release.
c. They decrease leukotriene production.
d. They increase production of surfactant.
c
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A. rectal sphincter B. pyloric sphincter C. sphincter of Oddi D. ileocecal sphincter
What fraction of the world’s children, younger than age 5, suffer from symptoms of vitamin A deficiency?
a. 42740
b. 42739
c. 42738
d. 42737
e. 42769
A healthcare facility has recently adopted a new method of documenting in the medical record. The dietitian was trained using the SOAP method, but now needs to transition to understanding different methods of charting to ensure that transition to new documentation is smooth.The "P" in PIE notes stands for: a. procedure. b. plan
c. policy. d. problem e. patient.
People with cystic fibrosis have significant respiratory difficulties and may have profound digestive complications because a genetic defect results in the inability to pump which ions across cell membranes?
a. Sodium
b. Potassium
c. Phosphate
d. Chloride