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audie

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A patient who has been taking metformin (Glucophage) for a year is seen in the clinic and has all of the following laboratory results. Which result do you report to the prescriber immediately?
 
  a. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 38 mg/dL
  b. Red blood cell (RBC) count 4.1 million/mm3
  c. Random blood glucose level 135 mg/dL
  d. Alkaline phosphatase 40 IU/L

Question 2

Which are risk factors for an individual to develop GERD? (select all that apply)
 
  a. Being underweight
  b. Being pregnant
  c. Taking NSAID drugs
  d. Eating foods high in alkaline content
  e. Drinking caffeinated beverages
  f. Eating spicy foods
  g. Drinking 2 L of water daily.


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pratush dev

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, E, F


audie

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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