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altibaby

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on: Jul 23, 2018
What is a major difference between rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis?
 
  a. Rheumatoid arthritis is degenerative.
  b. Rheumatoid arthritis only affects patients over 40 years of age.
  c. Rheumatoid arthritis is inflammatory.
  d. Rheumatoid arthritis is curable.

Question 2

What is the best time to administer pancreatic enzyme replacement?
 
  a. Before meals and snacks
  b. Before bedtime
  c. Early in the morning
  d. After meals and snacks


millet

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

ANS: C
Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease; osteoarthritis is degenerative. Rheumatoid arthritis can affect patients at any age. Neither type of arthritis is curable.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Pancreatic enzymes are administered before meals and snacks to digest carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.


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