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dmcintosh

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on: Aug 2, 2018
Drugs are available to aid in weight loss, but they are not for everyone. When is a person a candidate for drug therapy in the treatment of obesity?
 
  A) When a man's waist is 35 inches or more
  B) When the person has not been able to lose weight any other way
  C) When a BMI is 30 or greater
  D) When the person can maintain a 1500-calorie diet for at least 1 month

Question 2

An enlarged thyroid gland may indicate a deficiency of
 
  a. iron.
  b. iodine.
  c. folate.
  d. vitamin B12.


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brittiany.barnes

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Reply #1 on: Aug 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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In conjunction with lifestyle changes of diet, behavior modification, and physical activity, pharmacotherapy is recommended for people with a BMI of 30 or greater or for people with a BMI of 27 or more with comorbid conditions.

Answer to Question 2

B
An enlarged thyroid gland may be a goiter, a sign of iodine deficiency. Deficiencies of iron, fo-late, and vitamin B12 cause different types of anemia.


dmcintosh

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Reply 2 on: Aug 2, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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