NCLEX : Homeopathic and Alternative Medicine

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Example Questions

Example Question #21 : Homeopathic And Alternative Medicine

What are three good food sources of copper?

Possible Answers:

Beef, eggs, apples

Grapefruit, pear, bean sprouts

Tomatoes, bananas, rice

Sesame seeds, cashews, green leafy vegetables

Correct answer:

Sesame seeds, cashews, green leafy vegetables

Explanation:

Sesame seeds, cashews, and green leafy vegetables have among the highest levels of copper per serving. Other foods high in copper include crimini mushrooms, organ meats, shellfish, and beans. All of the other foods listed are low-copper foods, often recommended for patients with disorders of copper metabolism, such as Wilson's disease. 

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