Atherosclerosis is a multifactorial disease that can develop from _____
a. relaxation of blood vessels
b. high blood levels of homocysteine
c. low blood levels of glucose
d. low blood levels of insulin
e. depletion of plaque
b
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a. the field of medicine concerned with weight loss. b. the field of medicine concerned with colon health. c. a section of the intestinal tract. d. a type of chronic inflammation.
Joe Smith, age 52, has a blood pressure of 145 mm Hg over 95 mm Hg. This is considered
A. normal blood pressure. B. hypertension, or high blood pressure. C. low blood pressure. D. None of these choices are accurate.
When calculating energy needs for patients with ascites, include the patient's _____ in the equation
a. appetite b. activity level c. dry weight d. current weight
Which of the following is true regarding type 1 diabetes?
A. Its increased prevalence is linked to the rise in obesity. B. Treatment is limited to the use of hypoglycemic medications. C. Treatment always involves insulin therapy. D. It is diagnosed only in individuals under the age of 20.