A child is lethargic, irritable with diarrhea. The cause may be:

a. zinc toxicity
b. lead poisoning
c. iron overload
d. vitamin A toxicity

Ans: b. lead poisoning

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Which of the following criteria is considered an official diagnosis of AIDS in a person with HIV infection?

a. Karposi's sarcoma b. CD4+ count < 400 c. recurrent diarrhea d. CD4+ count comprises < 25% lymphocytes present

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The leading cause of death for adults in the United States is

A. cancer. B. cardiovascular disease (CVD). C. diabetes. D. AIDS.

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Which of the following terms describe saturated fatty acids?

A. relatively straight B. packed tightly together C. solid at room temperature D. all of the above

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Many general surgical procedures do not pose a nutritional risk.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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