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jasdeep_brar

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Which precaution is most important to teach an older patient who is starting histamine H2 blockers for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
 
  a. Do not drink caffeine while taking this drug.
  b. Elevate the head of your bed by 6 to 10 inches.
  c. Take this drug with meals and before going to bed.
  d. Avoid driving until you know how this drug affects you.

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How do type 1 and type 2 diabetes differ from each other?
 
  a. Type 1 diabetes develops in people under 40 years old, whereas type 2 diabetes develops only in older people.
  b. Type 2 diabetes develops in people under 40 years old, whereas type 1 diabetes develops only in older people.
  c. Patients with type 1 diabetes are at higher risk for obesity and heart disease, whereas patients with type 2 diabetes are at higher risk for strokes.
  d. Patients with type 1 diabetes produce no insulin, whereas patients with type 2 diabetes produce insulin but their insulin receptors are not very sensitive to it.


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bookworm410

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

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


jasdeep_brar

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thank you!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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