Pellagra is characterized by
A. dementia.
B. dermatitis.
C. diarrhea.
D. All of the choices are correct.
Answer: D
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a. Degradation to urea b. Synthesis to glycerol c. Synthesis to fatty acids d. Degradation to ammonia e. Storage in lipids
For brief, high-intensity exercise, such as sprinting, muscles rely on _______ and ________ energy systems.
A. phosphocreatine; aerobic metabolism B. phosphocreatine; ADP C. glycolysis; aerobic metabolism D. phosphocreatine; glycolysis
If individuals taking Coumadin suddenly increase the vitamin K in their diets, the vitamin can override the effect of the drug, enabling the blood to
A) stop clotting. B) cause hypervitaminosis. C) slow down the clotting process. D) clot too quickly.
An older patient was admitted with a fractured hip after being found on the floor of her home. She was extremely malnourished and started on parenteral nutrition (PN) 3 days ago. Which assessment finding would be of most concern to the nurse?
a. Blood glucose level of 125 mg/dL b. Serum phosphate level of 1.9 mg/dL c. White blood cell count of 10,500/µL d. Serum potassium level of 4.6 mEq/L