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storky111

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse is assessing a patient for possible peptic ulcer disease. Which condition or history often causes this problem?
 
  a. Hypertension
  b. Streptococcal infections
  c. Recurrent constipation with frequent laxative use
  d. Frequent use of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing statistics for lactose intolerance. In the United States, the incidence of lactose intolerance is higher in adults of which ethnic group?
 
  a. Blacks
  b. Hispanics
  c. Whites
  d. Asians


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ankilker

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Peptic ulcer disease occurs with the frequent use of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs, alcohol use, smoking, and Helicobacter pylori infection.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
A recent study found estimates of lactose-intolerance prevalence as follows: 19.5 for Blacks, 10 for Hispanics, and 7.72 for Whites.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
:D TYSM

sultansheikh

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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