Question 1

sports category: what kind of foods more healthy?

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Unanswerable.: Fats, proteins, and carbohydrates are all necessary for health.  Even in a physically active athlete all three types of calories are mandatory for health.

Now, the best diets, even in athletes breaks down these calories to the following is best scenario: 60% of calories should come from protein sources.  25% from carbohydrate sources and 15% from fats.

Question 2

high myopia category involves the astigmatism also?

Accepted Answer

No : Myopia and astigmatism are different.  You can be myopic with or without astigmatism or vice versa.

Question 3

what's the extended criteria donor category for liver transplants?

Accepted Answer

Non-standard donor: The use of expanded criteria liver donors is not as well established as in kidney donation.  They include livers from donors with hepatitis c, inactive hepatitis b, steatosis (fatty liver), donation after cardiac death, older (>70) donors, split liver transplants.  Not every organ is usable or appropriate for every patient.  Ecd livers carry a higher rate of complications.

Question 4

the pain killers used for headaches which not in the category of nsaids?

Accepted Answer

Topamax (topiramate): Topamax (topiramate) may be useful for many types of ha.Before any prescription is iuused a thourough examination and history is always needed.

Question 5

is nitrofuran monohyd macro category b?

Accepted Answer

Nitrofurantoin: Nitrofurantoin is  FDA pregnancy category B.

Question 6

can you tell me is keratoconus included in the category of visual impairment?

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Keratoconus : Yes - keratoconus can cause reduced quality of vision, and therefore is a cause of visual impairment.  Please see your own doctor to discuss treatment options, including corneal collagen cross linking, which can stop the progression of keratoconus.

Question 7

should the following be included in the category of fluid: milk (whole or skim), yogurt, soup?

Accepted Answer

The milk & the soup: I assume that you are having to watch your total daily fluid intake, and have been given a certain restriction - like 1500cc per day. I would count the milk and the soup liquid into your total fluid volume, but would count the yogurt more as a food. You basically need to be concerned about how much free water you are putting into your system, so count the thinner liquids and not the thicker foods.

Question 8

what types of food should you eat a day? healthy foods? examples?  percentages of each category?

Accepted Answer

Mediterranean diet: Mediterranean diet has most research behind suggestive of benefit. Check out http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/mediterranean-diet/cl00011 for basic info. Don't forget regular exercise as part of getting & staying healthy.

Question 9

what is the pregnancy drug category for gamunex?

Accepted Answer

Category C.: Reproduction studies have not been conducted. Immune globulins cross the placenta in increased amounts >30 weeks. Intravenous Immune Globulin has been recommended for use in fetal-neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia and pregnancy-associated itp. May also be used in postexposure prophylaxis for rubella (within 72 hours) to reduce the risk of infection and fetal damage in exposed pregnant women.

Question 10

what does  "pregnancy category c" medications mean?

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Slightly higher risk: Medication pregnancy class c means that: animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks. Almost all drugs are class b or c and they can be used if the benefit outweighs the risks. Best wishes.

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