What would a patient consuming an average of 5,000 mg of sodium daily while on lithium therapy be at risk of?
a. Losing excessive protein in the urine
b. Losing excessive calcium in the urine
c. Losing excessive lithium in the urine
d. Losing excessive magnesium in the urine
Q. 2Although eating fish supports heart health and fish provides many vitamins and minerals, it is notably poor in
a. iron. b. protein.
c. unsaturated fats. d. omega-3 fatty acids.
Q. 3What pituitary hormone regulates kidney retention of water?
a. Thyroxine b. Cortisone
c. Epinephrine d. Antidiuretic hormone
Q. 4Mr. Brown has been given a new prescription from his physician. He was instructed not to consume grapefruit juice. Mr. Brown's prescription is most likely for a(n) ____.
a. medication for cardiovascular disease
b. medication for diabetes
c. medication for weight loss
d. anticoagulant
Q. 5Which of the following contains the least cholesterol per serving?
a. Steamed fish b. Steamed corn
c. Broiled chicken d. Very lean grilled steak
Q. 6How does antidiuretic hormone function?
a. It activates renin
b. It activates angiotension
c. It stimulates water reabsorption by the kidneys
d. It stimulates sodium reabsorption by the kidneys
Q. 7Dietary and herbal supplements that can interact with warfarin include
a. dong quai. b. vitamin D.
c. vitamin C. d. ginkgo.
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