A nurse is caring for a patient with refractoryepilepsy. To enhance medical management,a ketogenic diet has been prescribed. Ineducating the patient about dietary energysources, all of the following statements are true, except: a. Proteins consist of polymers of nucleic acids. b. Fat provides more kilocalories per gram than protein. c. A high-fat diet may cause increased serum cholesterol levels. d. Starch is an example of a carbohydrate.;!

A nurse is caring for a patient with refractoryepilepsy. To enhance medical management,a ketogenic diet has been prescribed. Ineducating the patient about dietary energysources, all of the following statements are true, except: a. Proteins consist of polymers of nucleic acids. b. Fat provides more kilocalories per gram than protein. c. A high-fat diet may cause increased serum cholesterol levels. d. Starch is an example of a carbohydrate.;!

Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions

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ISBN:9781305441620

Author:WOODROW

Publisher:WOODROW

Chapter27: Drugs And Older Adults

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