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Collmarie

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What is accurate about the characteristics of high-density lipoproteins (HDLs)?
 
  a. They have high amounts of triglycerides.
  b. They have only small amounts of protein.
  c. They have little cholesterol.
  d. They aid in steroid production.

Question 2

How long should a 4-year-old child recovering from rheumatic fever need to receive monthly injections of penicillin G?
 
  a. 1 year
  b. 2 years
  c. 5 years
  d. 10 years


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tanna.moeller

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
HDLs have low amounts of triglycerides, large amounts of proteins, low amount of cholesterol, and are excreted via the liver. They have no role in the production of steroids.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Children who recover from rheumatic fever should have a chemoprophylaxis protocol of penicillin G injections (about 200,000 units per dose) for a minimum of 5 years or up to the age of 18 to prevent further bouts of rheumatic fever.


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