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On admission to the hospital, an 81-year-old woman is recognized to be at risk for polypharmacy since she is under the care of multiple care providers in the community.
 
  Which of the following components of her extensive medication regimen would constitute the greatest threat to the woman's continence? A) The woman takes a diuretic for treatment of hypertension and over-the-counter antihistamines during allergy season.
  B) The woman takes an ACE inhibitor and a beta-blocker for the treatment of her hypertension.
  C) The woman takes prednisone and uses a topical corticosteroid for the treatment of dermatitis.
  D) The woman is currently taking a broad-spectrum antibiotic for the treatment of a venous ulcer.

Question 2

The end-products of carbohydrate and protein digestion are absorbed by the
 
  a. bloodstream.
  b. blood vessels in the villi.
  c. lymphatic system.
  d. lymph vessels in the villi.



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Answer to Question 1

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Antihistamines and diuretics are often implicated in cases of incontinence. The other cited drugs are less commonly associated with incontinence.

Answer to Question 2

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The inner surface of the small intestine contains millions of tiny, fingerlike projections called villi, which contain small blood vessels. They are responsible for absorbing the products of digestion.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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