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What are the actions, side effects, and nutritional implications of KB's medications?

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Did RG fit the profile? Explain from a physical and a clinical point of view.



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Answer to Question 1

Micardis: antihypertensive and angiotensin II receptor blocker. Use in caution with liver patients. Nutritional side effects include diarrhea, dyspepsia, N&V, and abdominal pain.

HydroDIURIL: diuretic, thiazide. Anorexia, diarrhea, N&V, cramping, bloating, constipation, jaundice, and abdominal pain.

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Yes, physically being from a Greek descent and being asymptomatic. Clinically, by having a slight anemia, very small MCV and depressed MCH, with an elevated RBC and normal MCHC.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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