Author Question: The only chronic condition that has higher prevalence in older adults than arthritis is _____. a. ... (Read 55 times)

strangeaffliction · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

The only chronic condition that has higher prevalence in older adults than arthritis is _____.
a. diabetes
b. hypertension
c. cancer
d. stroke
e. osteoporosis

Question 2

Brian is a 21-year-old Caucasian student who is in his last year of college. Though he is a good student, it has been Brian's practice since freshman year to binge drink on weekends, typically consuming more than a six-pack of beer on Friday and Saturday nights. Brian is 5'11 tall; has weighed about the same, 195 lbs., for the past few years; and is fairly muscular and athletic in his build. He eats most meals in the cafeteria, but despite access to homemade foods, he eats few vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, and his diet is high in fat and salt. The only snacks he consumes are from the vending machine, and he usually washes down a bag of corn chips with a soda, or grabs a burger, fries, and beer when out on weekends. He doesn't take any medications and has no significant medical history. A recent physical examination in preparation for basketball season revealed no remarkable physical findings except muscle aches since restarting weight lifting and new-onset stomach pain, which the doctor assesses to be gastritis. A lipid profile found his triglycerides and VLDL cholesterol to be elevated. His blood pressure is slightly elevated. He has a family history of hypertension, stroke, and alcohol abuse.
The doctor states that when Brian returns in six months, he will order a panel of blood work called liver enzymes, explaining that he expects them to be normal if Brian complies with the instruction to drink alcohol only in moderation. He explains:

a. liver enzymes levels decline if a person has fatty liver.
b. ALT is a liver enzyme involved in alcohol metabolism.
c. AST is a liver enzyme released in response to stress.
d. elevated ALT and AST levels would be undesirable.