Bisphosphonates, such as Alendronate (Fosamax), perform what function in the treatment of osteoporosis and Paget disease?
a. Increase calcium absorption.
b. Stimulate osteoblast activity.
c. Increase activation of vitamin D.
d. Inhibit osteoclast activity.
d
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It is very important in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study that all of the factors that could influence the study results are
A. completely different for the groups of subjects. B. equal and opposite for the groups of subjects. C. kept to a minimum. D. kept the same for the groups of subjects.
In the adult body, food energy not stored as fat or glycogen is lost as
a. heat. b. photons. c. carbon dioxide. d. electromagnetic radiation.
The height of a person who is unable to stand is estimated from equations that use:
a. elbow breadth or wrist circumference. b. knee height or full arm span. c. head circumference or wrist circumference. d. knee height or elbow breadth.
Which of the following would health care workers use to treat the diarrhea and dehydration common to children suffering from diseases of poverty?
a. ORT b. Bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast c. Protein-energy repletion formula d. Vitamin-enriched grains e. RUTF