Mr. Morgan is an acutely stressed patient in intensive care who is on total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Monitoring Mr. Morgan's blood _____ levels can help to ensure that excessive amounts of nutrients are not given intravenously
a. glucose
b. cholesterol
c. trace mineral
d. albumin
e. uric acid
c
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Which of the following statements is true?
A. Peptic ulcers usually form in the small and large intestines. B. Vomiting blood is a sign of irritable bowel syndrome. C. Acid reflux often results when the gastroesophageal sphincter fails to close properly. D. People who are infected with H. pylori have a high risk of developing type 1 diabetes.
Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. Fatty foods are usually energy-dense because 1 gram of fat provides more than twice as many calories as one gram of protein or fat. 2. Teaching consumers how to interpret the Nutrition Facts panel on a food label would be helpful to them on their next supermarket visit. 3. Chocolates, chips, and candy are beneficial because they are energy-dense, they are very good bargains, and they are inexpensive.
An increased plasma pyruvate level is an indication of:
a. iron deficiency b. riboflavin deficiency c. excess carbohydrate ingestion d. thiamin deficiency
Electrolyte and fluid balance inside and outside of cells is maintained by the
A) vitamin pump. B) vitamin-mineral pump. C) mineral pump. D) sodium-potassium pump.