A general niacin deficiency is known to be manifested in abnormalities of all of the following organs/systems EXCEPT
a. skin. b. skeletal system.
c. nervous system. d. gastrointestinal tract.
Q. 2Marie is an 80-year-old woman with a BMI of 27 who has been admitted to the hospital for dehydration. She lives alone, her diet is very high in desserts and sweets, and she only drinks diet colas. On morning hospital rounds, the attending physician asks the group of interns what they recommend for the patient. With which intern should you disagree?
a. Intern A: Try to lose enough weight to achieve a desirable BMI
b. Intern B: Try to incorporate soft fruits and cooked vegetables into the diet
c. Intern C: Try to avoid sodas that contain caffeine as they may contribute to dehydration
d. Intern D: Try to drink at least 6 glasses of water a day (or the equivalent in fruit juices)
Q. 3A person with chronic diarrhea is at risk for which of the following?
a. Dehydration b. Constipation
c. Peptic ulcers d. Heimlich's disease
Q. 4Which of the following is NOT among the common signs of pellagra?
a. Diarrhea b. Dementia
c. Dermatitis d. Desiccation
Q. 5What is the minimum number of glasses of water per day recommended for older adults?
a. 4 b. 6
c. 8 d. 10
Q. 6In what population group are choking and vomiting most serious?
a. Infants b. Teenagers
c. Elderly females d. Obese
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