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Patient X has been diagnosed as having AIDS with several opportunistic infections, including cryptosporidiosis. In addition, Patient X has experienced a 10 weight loss in the past six months, and currently demonstrates a serum albumin of 2.2 g/dL (Normal: 3.5-4.8 g/dL). Presently, Patient X is not experiencing any hepatic or renal complications. How much protein should you provide to this patient?
 a. 0.8 g protein/kg
  b. 1.5 g protein/kg
  c. 1.2 g protein/kg
  d. 1.0 g protein/kg

Question 2

In humans, the inheritance of blue eyes is classified as:
 a. X-linked dominant
 b. X-linked recessive
 c. autosomal recessive
  d. autosomal dominant
  e. Y-linked


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iceage

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

b

Answer to Question 2

c


aabwk4

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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