Mega doses of vitamin/mineral supplements are recommended to prevent periodontal disease   T/F?

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A: Addison's disease is a disorder of the adrenal glands.

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Q: Explain the consequences of an inadequate dietary intake of iodine.

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Q: Is the term side effects misleading?

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Q: Explain the effect of Lifestyle interventions in pateints with type 2 diabetes.

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Q: A student with diabetes is in a class with upcoming field trip. What's the appropriate protocol?

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Q: State four causes of folate deficiency

A: Folate is important for : Formation of DNA Repair of DNA production of red blood cells

Q: describe the three types of deficiencies

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Q: name and describe the types, causes, and effects of RBCexcesses and deficiencies.

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Q: Discuss the dietary challenges of a patient with HIV or AIDS. What can be done to increase…

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Q: Write the pathophysiology of Goiter? Explain at your own words

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Q: An increase in total nutrient and energy intake is recommended when fever is present.   T/F?

A: Fever is a temporary increase in body temperature than normal body temperature.

Q: Describe the role of vitamin and mineral therapies in the treatment of deficiency disorders.

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Q: Teaching around preventing or delaying complications should include:    options:   a)…

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Q: What are major side effects and what monitoring should be recommended for patients using aspirin or…

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Q: List indications for a CVAD (there are 7)

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Q: Why is increased ICP life-threatening?

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Q: Explain the structural and functional changes in Crohn's disease process that lead to weight loss

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