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kshipps

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on: Aug 20, 2018
Which aspect of saliva contributes to the development of dental caries?
 a. Salivary amylase
  b. The pH of saliva
  c. Salivary lysozyme
  d. The electrolyte composition of saliva

Question 2

Mr. M has been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease Stage 5, requiring dialysis. His initial chemistries panel indicates he has low sodium, chloride and calcium levels as well as high potassium and phosphorus levels. The physician has put him on a fluid restriction, a potassium restriction, and a phosphorus restriction.What is one reason that a physician might order a potassium restriction?
 a. potassium interacting with kidney disease medications
 b. high potassium levels stimulating the secretion of aldosterone by the adrenal glands
  c. high potassium levels causing the retention of vasopressin
 d. potassium directly interacting with calcium
 e. diet containing very high levels of potassium


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

a

Answer to Question 2

b


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