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Question 1 of 5

What is the most likely demonstration of cardiac cachexia?

A. Decreased physical activity

B. Weight loss and tissue wasting

C. Poor urine output and tissue edema

D. Cardiac arrhythmia and wet lung sounds

Correct Answer: Weight loss and tissue wasting

Question 2 of 5

Each statement is true regarding oral exposure to fermentable carbohydrates, except one. Which is the exception?

A. Longer exposure leads to an increased risk of demineralization

B. Longer exposure increases the opportunity for remineralization

C. The Stephan curve illustrates pH changes within plaque after rinsing with a sugar solution

D. The critical pH at which enamel decalcification occurs is 5.5 or less

Correct Answer: Longer exposure increases the opportunity for remineralization

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following is a good food source of iodine?

A. Seafood

B. Lettuce

C. Broccoli

D. Pork

Correct Answer: Seafood

Question 4 of 5

Which factor contributes to the development of bone diseases in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) due to retention?

A. Iron

B. Sodium

C. Potassium

D. Phosphorus

Correct Answer: Phosphorus

Question 5 of 5

Begins carb digestion in the mouth:

A. pepsin

B. salivary amylase

C. CCK

D. secretin

Correct Answer: salivary amylase

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