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mmm

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What does the RQ represent?
 
  a. Matching of respiration to perfusion
  b. Ratio of the moles of CO2 produced to O2 consumed
  c. Ratio of O2 consumed to kilograms of ideal body weight
  d. Ratio of calories consumed to CO2 pro-duced

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Which of the following diseases is/are associated with protein-energy malnutrition (PEM)? 1. Asthma 2. Emphysema 3. Cancer
 
  a. 1 only
  b. 1 and 2 only
  c. 2 and 3 only
  d. 3 only


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The second step in metabolic assessment is to interpret the RQ. The RQ is the ratio of moles of CO2 expired to moles of O2 consumed.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
This type of PEM usually manifests itself as a gradual wasting process, as seen in chronic diseas-es such as cancer and emphysema. The primary clinical sign is progressive weight loss.


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Excellent

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