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jhjkgdfhk

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A health care provider is working with a patient who has a deficiency of vitamin D. Which min-eral may be deficient in this patient?
 
  a. Sodium
  b. Potassium
  c. Calcium
  d. Magnesium

Question 2

Which group of individuals is least likely to purchase over-the-counter (OTC) medications?
 
  a. Individuals who occasionally practice home remedies
  b. Individuals who have the greatest trust in contemporary health care practices and technologies
  c. Individuals who practice non-Western folk and cultural practices and beliefs
  d. Individuals who verbalize their belief in self-treatment


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

ANS: C
Vitamin D deficiency causes inadequate absorption of calcium and phosphorus. This leads to low serum calcium levels.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Individuals who have the greatest trust in contemporary health care practices and technologies are least likely to purchase OTC drugs or to use questionably efficacious products on their own.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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