In young infants, vitamin E (tocopherol) can prevent:

A) rheumatitis
B) hemolytic anemia
C) reproduction
D) bleeding


B) hemolytic anemia
Vitamin E can protect fragile red blood cell walls (mainly in premature infants) from breaking down–a condition termed hemolytic anemia.

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How does impedance plethysmography determine the presence or absence of deep vein throm-bosis?

a. Notes resistance to electrical current asso-ciated with blood flow. b. Radioactive isotopes target clots and show "hot" on gamma cameras. c. Uses ultrasonic waves to delineate the presence of clot or clots. d. Uses radiographic technique to spot the clots.

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Which program pays for inpatient hospital critical care access, skilled nursing facility stays, hospice care, and some home health care?

a. Medicare Part A b. Medicare Part B c. Medicare Part C d. Medicare Part D

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Highly Active Anti-Retroviral Therapy (HAART) has been shown to reduce viral load and increase CD4 __________ in persons infected with HIV

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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