[Verified Answer]: Charlene H., 74 years old, is admitted to the

Charlene H., 74 years old, is admitted to the hospital one afternoon. Her daughter has brought her to the emergency room because she thinks Charlene was having a heart attack. On initial testing, Charlene’s EKG shows tachycardia and premature ventricular beats and her blood pressure is 156/96 mmH. Her previous medications include daily Lisinopril for hypertension and vitamin D supplements. She also takes Gaviscon® regularly because of frequent heartburn. After admission, Charlene has undergone various tests to rule out myocardial infarction, which have returned as normal, but her serum chemistry laboratory results indicates a calcium level of 8.8 mg/dL, a phosphorus level of 2.9 mg/dL, and a serum magnesium level of 0.98 mg/dL. The healthcare provider is now taking steps to treat Charlene in order to reduce or eliminate some of her symptoms.5. Based on Charlene’s laboratory results, she is most likely showing a deficiency in- (.5 pts)6. Explain how magnesium and calcium absorption interact with one another. (1 pt)7. The antacid that Charlene is taking is made of aluminum hydroxide.Excessive amounts of this medication can lead to a deficiency in which mineral? (.5 pt)Jacie is a 27-year-old chef in an Italian restaurant and she loves food.While at work, Jacie often consumes large amounts of the freshly prepared breads, but she believes she balances this out well by consuming some of the fresh vegetables. However, many of the vegetables are sautéed in a salty vinaigrette. Since Jacie spends most of her day cooking at work, she tends to eat fast foods as well as processed and canned foods in the evening because they are easy meals. On an average day, Jacie’s sodium consumption is 2,500 mg. High blood pressure runs in Jacie’s family, and Jacie’s mother is concerned about her dietary pattern. Jacie tells her mom that she is too busy to change her habits and too young to be concerned about her health.What is the Tolerable Upper Intake of sodium according to the National Research Council? Does Jacie’s sodium intake exceed this?(1 pt)Based on Jacie’s usual intake, what 2 changes would you suggest she make in order to lower her sodium intake? Be specific. (1 pt)10. Excess sodium in Jacie’s body is excreted by what organ? (.5 pts)11. If Jacie maintains her current diet, she may developosteoporosishyponatremiahypovolemiaphenylketonuriaMarcy is a college freshman living in the dorms, and surrounded by other college students constantly. Although she is typically very healthy, she is concerned about catching colds from the other students and missing class as a result. Marcy’s roommate advises her to take extra zine to boost her immune system. For the next six months, Marcy takes a multivitamin with zine and whenever she starts feeling overworked and fatigued, and supplements her vitamin intake by using a zinc nasal spray. Though Marcy has been vigilant in her zine intake, she is beginning to feel weak, and sometimes when she is sitting in class, she has spastic body movements.Marcy visits a doctor to discuss her health concerns. The doctor runs several tests and finds that Marcy’s zinc levels are high. However, Marcy is also deficient in other minerals, some of which may be the source of her symptoms.12. Marcy is likely suffering from(.5 pts)13. Marcy’s roommate also takes zine supplements and uses zinc nasal sprays, but has not experienced the same symptoms as Marcy.However, Marcy’s roommate drinks large amounts of alcohol. What impact does alcohol intake have on zinc status? (1 pt)14. What do you recommend Marcy do to return to her normal self? (.5