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bcretired

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Which of the following lifestyle modifications has the greatest effect in regard to reducing systolic blood pressure?
 a. Limiting alcohol intake (one/day for women, two/day for men).
  b. Following the DASH eating plan.
  c. Reducing sodium intake to less than 100 mEq/day.
  d. Reducing weight to the standard for normal weight.

Question 2

Serum calcium exists in a reciprocal relationship with what other electrolyte?
 a. magnesium
  b. potassium
 c. phosphorus
  d. chloride
 e. sodium



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

c



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