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skymedlock

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Which of the following is a characteristic of alcohol use in the elderly?
 
  a. Binge drinking is more frequent in the elderly than in younger persons.
  b. The proportion of binge drinkers in greater in the elderly than any other age group.
  c. In elderly individuals, unlike in younger individuals, alcohol use is not associated with other risky behavior such as illicit drug use.
  d. Alcohol withdrawal is much more difficult for older persons than for younger persons.
  e. Elderly individuals are rarely successfully treated for alcohol abuse and dependence.

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Which of the following types of diets has been shown to prevent or reduce arthritis inflammation?
 
  a. High in simple sugars, low in canned fruit
  b. High in animal protein, low in canned fruit
  c. Low in polyunsaturated fat, high in oleic acid
  d. Low in saturated fat, high in omega-3 fatty acids
  e. High in animal protein and both omega-3 fatty acids and oleic acid


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Bsand8

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


skymedlock

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Reply #2 on: Aug 20, 2018
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