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pragya sharda

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Why are few medications are added to parenteral solutions?
 a. To avoid potential drug-nutrient interactions
  b. To avoid blocking the tube
  c. Because they are unnecessary if the solution is properly balanced
  d. Because it is not possible to do so

Question 2

Which of the following describes a relationship between protein/amino acids and heart disease?
 a. Substituting soy protein for animal protein raises blood cholesterol levels
  b. High blood levels of the amino acid arginine are a risk factor for atherosclerosis
  c. High levels of homocysteine in food promote elevation of blood low-density lipoproteins
  d. Elevated blood homocysteine levels are associated with smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol



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