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tiara099

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Which of the following is a feature of sodium and health?
 a. Salt sensitivity is generally rare in African-Americans
  b. High sodium intake is known to promote calcium excretion
  c. High sodium intake over many years leads to hypertension in most people
  d. Sodium alone and sodium in salt have nearly equivalent effects on blood pressure

Question 2

Which medication is considered an OTC drug?
 a. Aspirin b. Lovastatin
  c. Warfarin d. Hydrochlorothiazide


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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

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tiara099

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Reply #2 on: Aug 21, 2018
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