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kellyjaisingh

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on: Aug 20, 2018
Jim is 80 years old and takes acid blockers and antacids for his chronic heartburn. The reduced gastric acidity that results may lead to impaired absorption of:
 a. calcium.
  b. magnesium.
  c. vitamin C.
  d. riboflavin.

Question 2

Due to increased absorption as we age, which vitamin should not be taken as a supplement by the elderly?
 a. Niacin
  b. Vitamin B6
  c. Vitamin A
  b. Vitamin E


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makaylafy

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

c


kellyjaisingh

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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