Biology Forums - Study Force

Which of the following behaviors exacerbates GERD?
 a. Drinking alcohol in excess
  b. Drinking regular or decaffeinated coffee
  c. Drinking apple juice
  d. Smoking
  e. a, b, and d

Q. 2

The main symptoms of GERD include:
 a. heartburn.
  b. acid regurgitation.
  c. bloating and cramping.
  d. All of the above
  e. a and b only

Q. 3

Changes in oral health are common in older adults, and may include:
 a. missing teeth.
  b. cavities.
  c. xerostomia.
  d. dysgeusia.
  e. All of the above

Q. 4

Nutrition advice for people who are taking blood-thinning medication due to a stroke is to:
 a. maintain a stable vitamin K intake.
  b. avoid all foods with vitamin K.
  c. eat vitamin K-rich foods ONLY in the evening and take medication in the morning.
  d. take a supplement of vitamin K along with your medication.
  e. eat large amounts of vitamin K at every meal.

Q. 5

The DRI for calcium for women 51 and older is:
 a. 1000 mg/day.
  b. 1200 mg/day.
  c. 1300 mg/day.
  d. 1500 mg/day.
  e. 2500 mg/day.

Q. 6

Which of the following has been shown to make bones weak?
 a. Bed rest
  b. Hospitalization
  c. Sedentary lifestyle
  d. Resistance exercise
  e. a, b, and c

Q. 7

An elderly man who is 75 years old and recently had prostate cancer treatments would likely have:
 a. a doubling of bone mass loss.
  b. a slowing of bone mass loss.
  c. a twenty-five percent chance of mortality within 6 months.
  d. a fifty percent chance of mortality within 1 year.

Q. 8

All of the following are stages of the grieving process EXCEPT:
 a. shock and denial.
  b. organization.
  c. guilt.
  d. loss and loneliness.
  e. All of the above are stages of the grieving process.

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