Your patient has been admitted to the hospital with an exacerbation of Crohn's disease. The physician has prescribed corticosteroids to control the inflammation. Which of the following is not a complication of this medication?
a. hyperglycemia
b. nitrogen wasting
c. osteoporosis
d. increased lipogenesis
d
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Before publication in a reputable journal, the findings of a research study must undergo scrutiny by experts in the field according to a process known as
a. peer review. b. cohort review. c. intervention examination. d. double-blind examination.
All of the following problems frequently accompany cancer therapies except:
a. altered taste perception. b. mouth sores. c. chronic blood loss. d. intestinal cramping.
How do the lipoproteins LDL and HDL influence heart disease risk? a. LDL are much lighter in weight since they do not contain as much cholesterol to take to the cells. b. HDL are affected by the amount of cholesterol we eat in our diet
c. LDL benefit the heart by transporting cholesterol to the tissues and away from blood. d. HDL play an important role in scavenging cholesterol from the tissues for disposal. e. HDL transport dietary fat to the liver and help keep fat from being stored in the liver.
Pigment accumulation after cell injury can include _____ and derivatives of _____.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).