A14-year-old adolescent female from another state was followed for 7 years for a history of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. at your clinic her hemoglobin a1c is 14.9%. this laboratory test indicates which of the following?
a. her glucose control is poor.
b. she does not have insulin-dependent diabetes.
c. she has entered the “honeymoon phase” of her diabetes.
d. she has an underlying infection.
e. she is demonstrating the somogyi phenomenon.

Catalina ate a candy bar and then went on a fast-moving ride in an amusement park. she was sick to her stomach after the ride and now, catalina cannot eat candy bars, because they make her nauseous. in this learned association, the candy bar serves as a(n) to catalina.

Samuel is a 63-year-old single man who works full time in a food processing plant. he has a history of esophageal cancer, which was treated successfully with anti-cancer drugs and surgery four years ago. his weight had been stable at 135 pounds until 6 months ago. since then, he has experienced an involuntary weight loss of 10 pounds. he complains of a poor appetite and being overly weak, tired, and irritable. he also complains of cracks at the corners of his mouth and a chronic sore throat, which concerns him, given his cancer history. his usual diet is fairly consistent. he states that he rarely eats breakfast because he starts work at 6 a. m. he eats two deli meat sandwiches, "usually pastrami or salami," and a soda at 10 a. m., and may eat a candy bar in the afternoon when he gets off work. he often prepares and eats a frozen dinner or pizza at home in the evening and routinely drinks "about four or five beers" before going to bed. occasionally, he cooks roast and mashed potatoes for dinner and may have cereal with milk for a snack before bed. he rarely eats vegetables or fruit. 1. considering samuel's alcohol consumption, which b vitamin may he be deficient in? a. pantothenic acid b. niacin c. riboflavin d. biotin e. thiamin

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