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A 22-year-old male with a body mass index in the 88th percentile presents to the office. He is concerned that he may have diabetes since he has a strong family history of diabetes (both of his parents have type 2 diabetes). Diabetes is defined as having a hemoglobin A1C level equal to or greater than which of the following?

Acute hepatic necrosis occurs with acetaminophen doses of 10 to 15 g, and doses above 25 g are usually fatal.

An overweight pre diabetic patient with severe asthma asks the nurse to recommend a physical activity program. Patient with limitations and disabilities should:

Caucasian Americans have a greater prevalence of DM and HTN than other ethnic groups. Treatment of both issues is essential in this population.

Diane received her first medroxyprogesterone (Depro Provera) injection 6 weeks ago and calls the clinic with a concern that she has been having a light “period” off and on since receiving her Depo shot. What communication would you provide to Diane?

What is an important patient teaching point regarding the use of AndroGel?

The conversion of glucose to carbon dioxide and water to make energy for metabolic processes is only performed by plants and not animals.

Which statement best describes a disadvantage if pyruvate is not converted to lactate under conditions of limited oxygen concentrations in muscle tissue?

If nutritional status is not limited (no nutrient deficiencies), the rate of substrate catabolism vs. anabolism is regulated by the

Reflect on ideas behind thermoregulation in the context of nutrition. Address following questions (5 points). Provide a brief definition for the term “thermal neutral zone” (1 point).   Briefly describe how animals adapt when located in environments outside the thermal neutral zone (4 points).