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stevenposner

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Which is a cardinal feature of failure to thrive?
 
  A. Decline in toileting ability
  B. Gait disturbance
  C. Poor nutritional status
  D. Spiritual distress

Question 2

Mr. White is 62 years old and has chronic kidney disease that has been relatively stable. He also has a history of hyperlipidemia, osteoarthritis, and hypertension.
 
  He is compliant with his medications, and his BP has been well controlled on a calcium channel blocker. His last lipid panel showed: TC = 201, HDL = 40, TG = 180, LDL = 98. He currently takes Crestor 20 mg daily. In the office today, his BP is 188/90, and his urine dip now shows significant proteinuria. He denies any changes in his dietary habits or medication regimen. What would be the best medication change for Mr. White at this point?
  A. No changehave him return in 4 weeks for a re-check of his blood pressure and urine
  B. Increase the dose of the calcium channel blocker for his hypertension
  C. Change the calcium channel blocker to an ACE-I
  D. Increase the dose of his Crestor and have him return in 3 months for a re-check of his BP


brittanywood

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C


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