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Which of the following are the result of Hyperpituitatarism, which is the result of an excessive production of growth hormone?
a. pituitary adenoma
b. pituitary sarcoma
c. carcinoma in situ
d. ameloblastoma |
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hyperthyroidism in children can lead to:
a. partial anodontia
b. anelogenesis imperfecta
c. ankylosis
d. early exfoliation |
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Hypercalcemia, hypophosphatemia, and abnormal bone metabolism are characteristic of which condition?
a. hypertyroidism
b. hyperthyroidism
c. hyperparathyroidism
d. hyperpituitarism |
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which is typically an acute metabolic complication of uncontrolled diabetes?
a. eye damage
b. ketoacidosis
c. atherosclerosis
d. end-stage kidney failure |
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polydipsia, polyuria, and polyphagia are all characteristics of what?
a. hyperparathyroidism
b. hyperthyroidism
c. type I diabetes mellitus
d. addison disease |
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| c. tyoe 1 diabetes mellitus |
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which is not a feature of diabetes type 2?
a. increased insulin resistance
b. typically occurs after age 40
c. autoimmunity is the key component in its development
d. glucose control can be achieved without daily insulin injections. |
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| c. autoimmunity is the key to its development |
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which oral complication is not typically associated with diabetes mellitus?
a. candidiasis
b. zerostomia
c. excessive periodontal bone loss
d. multilocular radiolucencies with pathologic fracture |
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| d. multilocular radiolucencies with pathologic fracture |
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which is false concerning addison disease?
a. aka primary adrenal cortical insufficiences
b. there may be a bronzing of the skin
c. it may be caused by a malignant tumor that destroys the adrenal gland
d. the patient may experience pathologic fracture |
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| d. the patient may experience pathologic fracture |
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which is false regarding diabetes m.?
a. candidiasis may be indicative of compromised immunity in a patient w DM
b. hypoglycemic agents are more commonly used in the treatment of type II diabetes than in type I
c. Microvascular disease typically affects eyes, kidneys and nerves
d. DM is not considered a syndrome |
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| d. DM is not considered a syndrome |
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which statement is false?
a. primary immunodeficiences are less common than secondary ones
b. persons with T-lymphocyte deficiencies are susceptible to viral and fungal infections
c. all primary immunodeficiences are combined B-lymphocytes and T-lymphocyte deficiencies
d. secondary immunodeficiency can result from corticosteroid medication |
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c. all primary immunodeficiencies are combined B-lymphocytes and T-lymphocyte deficiencies.
They can be both or one or the other |
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which is the cause of iron deficiency anemia?
a. chronic blood loss
b. a deficiency of iron intake
c. an increased requirement for iron
d. normal bone marrow function |
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| d. normal bone marrow function |
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thalassemia major is:
a. caused by a nutritional deficiency
b. the same as celiac sprue
c. an autoimmune condition
d. associated with a severe hemolytic anemia |
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| d. associated with a severe hemolytic anemia |
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Achlorhydria, failure to absorb vitamin b12, and megoblastic anemia are characteristic features of:
a.pernicious anemia
b. thalassemia
c. sickle cell anemia
d. thrombocytopenia purpura |
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which is not a characteristic of sickle cell anemia?
a. it is an inherited blood disorder found predominantly in blacks
b. it occurs as a result of an abnormal type of hemoglobin and decresed oxygen in the RBCs
c. the individual with sickle cell anemia can experience weakness, fatigue, and joint pain
d. RBCs are circular |
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which is characteristic by a decrease in platelets?
a. celiac disease
b. thrombocytopenia
c. thalassemia
d. plummer-vinson syndrome |
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secondary aplastic anemia can be caused by:
a. chemotherapy
b. dental radiographs
c. a genetic disorder
d. an autoimmune disorder |
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which is characterized by an abnormal increase in circulating RBCs?
a. leukopenia
b. polydipsia
c. thrombocytopenia
d. polycythemia |
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which type of cell does leukopenia involve?
a. eosinophils
b. neutrophils
c. basophils
d. erythrocytes |
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if a patient's WBC count is 1,000 cells/microliter, the patient has:
a. leukopenia
b. thrombocytopenia
c. hemophilia
d. cyclic neutropenia |
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excessive # of abnormal WBCs are characteristic of:
a. agranulocytosis
b. leukopenia
c. cyclic neutropenia
d. leukemia |
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normal bleeding time is usually between:
a. 1-6 minutes
b. 2-3 minutes
c. 15-45 sec
d. 10-15 min. |
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the international normalized ratio is:
a. an expression of the ratio of prothrombin time to thromboplastin activity.
b. more accurrate than the prothrombin time becuase it is standardized from lab to lab
c. used to determine the patient's ability to form a clot
d. all of the above |
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symptoms of leukemia can be similar to those found in:
a. hepatitis
b. amelogenesis imperfecta
c. nonthombocytopenia purpura
d. mononucleosis |
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which is not a characteristic of primary hyperparathyroidism?
a. osteoclastic resorption
b. excessive production of parathyroid hormone
c. cotton-wool radiographic appearance
d. increased serum calcium |
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| c. cotton-wool radiographic appearance |
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osteonecrosis of the jaw is associated with:
a. antipsychotic meds
b. tetracycline
c. phenytoin
d. bisphosphonates |
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which is not true about the insulin pump?
a. it is surgically implanted and internal
b. the patient must still test blood sugar several times daily
c. rapid onset of ketoacidosis may occur with pump failure.
d. insulin dosage may be less than with syringe delivery. |
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a. it is surgically implanted and internal.
The pumo is external and approx. the size of a pager. it delivers insulin through pastic tubing placed under the skin. |
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which does not apply to the glycosylated hemoglabin (hb!1c) test?
a.it measures glucose control over a 4-month period
b. it is one of several criteria used for the diagnosis of diabetes
c. the lower the value, the better the glucose control
d. it may accurately predict progression of atherosclerotic disease. |
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d. it may accurately predict progression of atherosclerosis.
it has nothing to do with atherosclerotic disease. it refers to diabetes. |
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which condition is not associated with type 1 DM?
a. addison disease
b. primary hyperthyroidism
c. grave's disease
d. pernicious anemia |
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| b. primary hyperthyroidism |
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which is false concerning periodontal disease and its relationship to DM?
a. it aggravates diabetic control
b. it has prognostic or predictive value for the diagnosis of type 2 dm
c. pts who do not respond to periodontal therapy may have undiagnosed DM
d. good oral hygiene will resolve all gingival conditions. |
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| d. good oral hygiene will resolve all gingival conditions |
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which is false concerning gestational diabetes?
a. it occurs in the majority of women during pregnancy,
b. it follows the pattern of insulin resistance
c. hormones progesterone and cortisol may play a role its development
d. there is an increased risk for the mother to develop type 2 diabetes later in life. |
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| a. it occurs in the majority of women during pregnancy |
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in leukemia, which type of therapy can have the most significant side effects for the patient?
a. induction chemotherapy
b. maintenance chemotherapy
c. radiation to central nervous system
d. drugs and radiation |
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| a. induction chemotherapy |
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which pt. type is most likely to get sickle cell anemia?
a. whites
b. blacks
c. indians
d. europeans |
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acanthosis nigricans is a skin disorder associated with which condition?
a. anemia
b. hyperthyroidism
c. type 2 DM
d. addison disease |
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