Chapter 1, Problem 5.4E

Explain how plasma levels of liver transaminases can be useful for evaluating and diagnosing disease. Include the terms: De Ritis ratio, cholestasis, extrahepatic injury, AST, ALT in your answer.

It has been reported that taking high doses of copaiba can cause symptoms of intolerance, nausea, vomiting, colic and diarrhea, and prolonged use may cause: Choose one answer. a. vision problems b. renal and liver damages c. brain damage d. heart and lung damages

what vitamin may be deficient in the following conditions? a. poor night vision b. pernicious anemia c. beriberi

Which of the following claims is NOT FDA approved? A. Reduce hypertension B. Fat free C. Low potassium D. Reduced calories

Which of the following claims is NOT FDA approved? A. Reduce hypertension B.Fat free C.Low potassium D. Reduced calories

A client has undergone gastrointestinal surgery the nurse has to modify the client diet after the surgery A. What factors should be considered for modification of diet? B. Why should the client be given a liquid diet after surgery?

A nurse is caring for a patient with refractoryepilepsy. To enhance medical management,a ketogenic diet has been prescribed. Ineducating the patient about dietary energysources, all of the following statements aretrue, except:a. Proteins consist of polymers of nucleic acids.b. Fat provides more kilocalories per gram thanprotein.c. A high-fat diet may cause increased serumcholesterol levels.d. Starch is an example of a carbohydrate.

In the absence of glucose, other monosaccharides and even monomers of other macromolecules (amino acids, glycerols) can be converted to glucose to fuel cellular respiration. a. True b. False

pathophysiology A client is on complete bed rest after a total hip replacement surgery while he is being treated for a mild postoperative surgical wound infection. Identify the underlying physiologic factors that could increase the nutritional needs of this client. give scientific rational A.Anabolism, polydipsia, hypertriglyceridemia B.Elevated protein plasma levels, hypotension, glycolysis C.Large abdominal girth, insulin resistance, acidosis Fever, increased white blood cell count, negative nitrogen plasma level