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tingc95

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient has a body mass index of 27 and weighs 160 pounds. What is this patient considered to be?
 
  A) Underweight
  B) Overweight
  C) Obese
  D) Desired weight

Question 2

A patient is taking atorvastatin calcium (Lipitor) to reduce serum cholesterol. What is the goal of therapy to reduce LDL cholesterol for a patient taking atorvastatin calcium (Lipitor)?
 
  A) 100 mg/dL
  B) 75 mg/dL
  C) 80 mg/dL
  D) <70 mg>


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

B

Answer to Question 2

D


tingc95

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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