Triglycerides Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which of the following is true of the right ventricle? - Answer- It sends deoxygenated blood to the lungs. Which of the following are a group of compounds that include triglycerides and sterols? - Answer- Lipids Which of the following is referred to as the pacemaker for the heart? - Answer- Sinoatrial node What effect does the hormone relaxin have on women who are pregnant? - Answer- Decreases joint stability What exercise should be avoided for women after 12 weeks of pregnancy? - An...

A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is experiencing chronic anorexia and is receiving enteral tube feedings. Which of the following laboratory values indicates that the client needs additional nutrients added to the feeding? (A) Creatinine 1.1 mg/dL (B) Albumin 2.8 g/dL (C) Triglycerides 100 mg/dL (D) Alkaline phosphatase 118 units/L - Albumin 2.8 g/dL [The expected reference range for albumin is 3.5 to 5 g/dL] (A creatinine level of 1.1 mg/dL is within the expected r...

What is credible nutrition information? (Ans- Nutrition information that is rooted in and supported by science You read an article in a popular magazine explaining the weight-loss benefits of including a certain nutrient in your diet. What should you consider in deciding if this is credible nutrition information? (Ans- Is the information supported by research, and has it been reviewed by other qualified individuals? What are the three macronutrients? (Ans- Protein, carbohydrates, and...

Table of Contents 1. An Overview of Nutrition. Highlight 1: Nutrition Information and Misinformation. 2. Planning a Healthy Diet. Highlight 2: Vegetarian Diets. 3. Digestion, Absorption and Transport. Highlight 3: Common Digestive Problems. 4. The Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches and Fibers. Highlight 4: Carbs, kCalories and Controversies. 5. The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids and Sterols. Highlight 5: High-Fat Foods — Friend or Foe? 6. Protein: Amino Acids. Highlight 6: Nutritional Genom...

NRNP 6550 Midterm Exam Latest 162 Questions and Answers. Vaccinations and immunosuppression. 2 keypoints - ANSWER - give inactive agents instead of live agents - might not work as effectively live virus vaccine types - ANSWER Virus: - measles - mumps - polio (oral) - rubella - varicella - yellow fever - herpes zoster Bacteria: - typhoid inactive vaccine virus - ANSWER Virus: - Hep A and B - HPV - influenza - polio (subq) - rabies Bacteria: - anthrax - cholera - diphteria -...

AANP Board 146 Questions with Answers INR values below ____ increase stroke risk sixfold. - CORRECT ANSWER 2 What allergy contradicts the use of thiazide diuretics? - CORRECT ANSWER Sulfa Why should ACE-Is be avoided with renal stenosis? - CORRECT ANSWER Leads to ARF Adverse effects of aldosterone antagonists (Aldactone) - CORRECT ANSWER Galactorrhea and hyperkalemia What are beta blocker indications? - CORRECT ANSWER HTN, post-MI< angina, arrhythmias, migraine prophylaxis,...

What is the equation for cardiac output? - CO = HR x SV What is preload? - the heart is being stretched out What does preload reflect? - how much fluid is in the heart What is afterload? - resistance the ventricle must overcome to eject blood Example of increased preload - CHF Example of increased afterload - hypertension What is blood pressure? - force of blood against vessel walls What is systolic blood pressure? - amount of pressure generated by the left ventricle to distribute blood ...

What type of fibers stimulate the salivary glands? Cholinergic fibers What part of the esophagus is innervated by nerve fibers? The lower third What artery provides blood to the stomach? Celiac artery What hormone is responsible for the inhibition of stomach contraction? Secretin Gastrin increases stomach contraction (aids in motility) and produces acid in the antrum, duodenum, and pancreas by G-cells Which cells of the stomach secrete hydrochloric acid and int...

MetabolismAnabolism+catabolism. the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life. Enzymatic Reactions inside a living organism CarbonCarbon is an element with the atomic number 6, meaning it has four electrons in its outer shell. These electrons can form covalent bonds with carbon atoms or atoms of other elements. This allows a diversity of stable compounds to exist. LipidsA diverse group of Carbon containing macromolecules made up of carbon, hydroge...

NASM: Weight Loss Specialization Questions and Answers Already Passed T/F: Obesity is based on someone's weight. False: It is based on how much body fat (adipose tissue) someone carries. How is BMI determined? weight (kg) / height (m2) T/F: Education level and ethnicity are associated with the prevalence of obesity. True What percentage of people in America are overweight or obese? 69.2% with 35.9% of them obese (2012) What are the BMI categories? Normal: 18.5 - 24.9 Overweight:...