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Sufayan.ah

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As patients age, it becomes particularly important to increase their intake of:
 
  a. iron.
  b. omega 3.
  c. vitamin C.
  d. B vitamins.

Question 2

The primary care NP sees a patient for an annual physical examination. The patient reports chronic alcohol abuse. The NP should refer the patient for treatment and should prescribe:
 
  a. niacin.
  b. thiamine.
  c. folic acid.
  d. vitamin B6.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Elderly patients are especially prone to deficiencies of B vitamins, generally because of poor dietary intake.

Answer to Question 2

B
Patients who are alcohol abusers are prone to thiamine deficiency.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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