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1
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Lethargy, apathy, irritability, changes in skin, hair pigmentation, edema and low serum albumin.

A

Kwashiorkor

2
Q

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

A

c. outcomes after Brian injury

3
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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

A

c. diabetes insipidus

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

4
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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

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d. vitamin D

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

5
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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

A

d. increased lower esophageal sphincter pressure

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