Why do patients who use blood thinning medication need to monitor vitamin K intake?
What will be an ideal response?
Blood thinning medication decreases the activity of vitamin K and prolongs the time it takes for blood to clot. 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 clot too quickly. In contrast, a sudden decline in dietary vitamin K can enhance the effectiveness of the drug and increase the risk of bleeding.
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b. Ethical concerns are minor when the information is released. c. You can make lifestyle changes known to reduce your risk without genetic testing. d. There are fully defined links between specific gene variations and chronic disease. e. The results of the test will allow you to make specific lifestyle changes that will prevent heart disease.
List 4 approved uses of food additives. For each use, give an example of a common food that contains the additive.
What will be an ideal response?
In older adults, which of the following is a mineral important to a healthy immune system and
wound healing? A) calcium B) vitamin A C) zinc D) vitamin C
What is the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range for carbohydrate?
A) 10%-35% B) 20%-45% C) 35%-55% D) 45%-65% E) 55%-75%