A physician places his patient on diuretics to treat hypertension. The medication works by:

a. reducing blood volume.
b. reducing triglyceride breakdown.
c. reducing absorption of sodium in the intestine.
d. regulating blood clotting.


a

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? Case Study:Rebecca, an infant born at 32 weeks, weighs 1200 g (2.6 lb) and is identified as small for gestational age (SGA). Her head circumference is 30 cm (< 5th percentile). Her mother is not interested in breastfeeding. A dietitian evaluates Rebecca and establishes appropriate growth and development goals for weight, length, head circumference, and body fat stores. A high-calorie formula is also initiated.   What would be the appropriate resource to measure Rebecca's growth velocity?

A. a growth chart specifically made for preterm births B. a growth chart made for term infants C. a growth chart specially designed for mature adults D. a growth chart made for healthy, full-term infants E. a growth chart made for infants with special health care needs

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The fortification of salt with iodine in the United States has dramatically reduced the incidence of

A. anemia. B. osteoporosis. C. goiter. D. hemochromatosis.

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Physical activity includes _____

a. walking b. breathing c. growth d. renewal of muscle tissue e. renewal of bone tissue

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Describe the benefits of physical activity and the physical activity recommendations for adults

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