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sheilaspns

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Most renal calculi are composed of
 
  a. cystine.
  b. struvite.
  c. uric acid.
  d. calcium oxalate.

Question 2

Steroid therapy may result in
 
  a. lactose intolerance.
  b. glucose intolerance.
  c. hypertriglyceridemi a.
  d. increased protein needs.



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Answer to Question 1

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The most common type of renal calculi is calcium oxalate. Cystine, struvite, and uric acid stones are less common.

Answer to Question 2

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Steroid therapy may cause glucose intolerance. Steroids do not cause lactose intolerance, hyper-triglyceridemia, or increased protein needs.




sheilaspns

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Reply 2 on: Aug 2, 2018
Excellent


cassie_ragen

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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