Which medication is most commonly used in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy?
A. manganese
B. tyramine
C. lactulose
D. octopamine
E. phenylethanolamine
Answer: C
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a. megestrol acetate b. spironolactone c. rifaximin d. propranolol e. furosemide
Amalie is concerned about her risk of heart disease due to an extensive family history. When helping her plan her diet, what are at least two of the phytochemical classes you would recommend that she consume, how do they function, and what is at least one good dietary source for each of these phytochemicals?
Which of the following foods contains a high amount of cholesterol?
A) egg yolks B) peanuts C) soft margarine D) olive oil
Carbohydrate Digestion and Absorption (Small Intestine)
What will be an ideal response?