Which adolescent could be a candidate for bariatric surgery if he or she has completed the majority of his or her growth spurt?
a. a 15-year-old boy with a BMI of 30 and hypertension
b. a 17-year-old girl with a BMI of 32 and type 2 diabetes
c. a 17-year-old girl with a BMI of 37 and severe obstructive sleep apnea
d. a 16-year-old girl with a BMI of 38 and dyslipidemia
e. a 16-year-old boy with a BMI of 39 and mild nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
c
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The selenium content of the typical North American diet is
A. inadequate, due to low intake of fruits and vegetables. B. inadequate, due to low intake of whole grain products. C. adequate, due to consumption of a variety of animal and grain products. D. adequate, due to widespread fortification of foods with selenium.
The major anion in extracellular fluid is __________.
a. sodium b. potassium c. phosphorus d. chloride
Which of the following is a part of the problem-oriented medical record (POMR)?
A. progress notes B. research results C. billing statements D. reimbursement policies E. facility medical procedures
Which of the following phytochemicals is not classified as a carotenoid?
A) Lycopene B) Allicin C) Zeaxanthin D) Beta-carotene