Symptoms & Disease

Question 1

Lethargy, apathy, irritability, changes in skin, hair pigmentation, edema and low serum albumin.

Answer 1

Kwashiorkor

Question 2

The Glasgow Coma Scale is used to measure:

a. risk of stroke
b. outcomes of long-term insomnia
c. outcomes after Brian injury
d. fluid intake after concussion

Answer 2

c. outcomes after Brian injury

Question 3

Almost all of nephrotic syndrome cases stem from any of the following except:

a. amyloidosis
b. systemic lupus erythematosus
c. diabetes insipidus
d. diabetes mellitus

Answer 3

c. diabetes insipidus

Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney distorted that causes the body to excrete too much protein in the urine.

Question 4

More than 90% of people with autoimmune thyroid disease have a genetic defect affecting their metabolism of:

a. slelenium
b. iron
c. iodine
d. vitamin D

Answer 4

d. vitamin D

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with numerous autoimmune conditions including Hashimoto’s.

Question 5

All of the following are possible mechanisms involved in GERD except:

a. acid pocket
b. delayed gastric emptying
c. decreased salvation
d. increased lower esophageal sphincter pressure

Answer 5

d. increased lower esophageal sphincter pressure

Decreased lower esophageal sphincter pressure is a possible mechanism involved in GERD.