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 Athletes abuse erythropoietin (EPO) because this hormone 

A 53-year old administrative assistant recently underwent sleeve gastrectomy surgery to treat her obesity and weight-related problems: diabetes and hypertension. Ms. Wilson will need nutrition education before being discharged from the hospital.  What best describes the above patient’s procedure? 

A 19-year old female has suffered a head injury with multiple broken bones in a motorcycle accident and is currently in a coma, on a mechanical ventilator and is receiving enteral nutrition. What kind of complication is most closely associated with hyper metabolism as a result of stress?

If you inoculate a Kligler Iron tube with bacteria and the bottom of the tube turns yellow this indicates:

The energy density of most enteral formulas is between _______.

 A pole vaulter keeps track of his position in mid-air through 

The most effective medications for decreasing gastric acid for patients who experience GERD are ______.

What is the stiffness of an element with length 30 m, cross section area of 30 mm² and elastic modulus of 2.0 GPa?    Provide your answer in N/m

What suggestion for achieving and maintaining weight loss following bariatric surgery is MOST appropriate? 

A 9 m long steel rod elongates 30 mm when subject to an axial load.  The rod has a cross section area of 30 mm^2 and steel has an elastic modulus of 200 GPa. What is the magnitude of axial load?  Provide your answer in kN, but do not include units in your answer.