Jaundice is a common manifestation of
liver disease
It is true that growth hormone excess in adults
Results in the condition of acromegaly
Hepatic encephalopathy is associated with
Increased blood ammonia levels
Proton pump inhibitors may be used in the management of peptic ulcer disease to
decrease hydrochloric acid (HCl) secretion
Diabetes mellitus is the ________ leading cause of death and a major cause of disability in the United States
seventh
It is true that the synthesis of thyroid hormones
is inhibited by iodine deficiency
Liver transaminase elevations in which aspartate aminotransferase (AST) is markedly greater than alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is characteristic of
alcohol-induced injury.
An early indicator of colon cancer is
a change in bowel habits
It is true that Graves disease is
associated with autoantibodies to TSH receptors
It is true that biliary cancer
tend to be asymptomatic and progress insidiously
Esophageal varices represent a complication of ________ hypertension.
portal
Calcitonin is produced by thyroid parafollicular cells and increases bone formation by
osteoblasts
Chronic pancreatitis may lead to
diabetes mellitus
Which is not related to diabetic neuropathy
None of the above
Chronic cholecystitis can lead to (Select all that apply.)
biliary sepsis.
calcified gallbladder.
porcelain gallbladder.
Which are hormones that increase serum glucose level? (Select all that apply.)
Glucagon, growth hormone, catecholmine, corticosteroid
Which is false about Gestational Diabetes Mellitus?
Gestational diabetes often results in low birth weight babies
The following are causes of Dysphagia Type II, except
excessive production of stomach acid
Which is incorrect about the causes of Constipation?
high fiber diet
Which is false about insulin actions?
It regulates the growth and development of the body
Which is false about Gestational Diabetes Mellitus?
Gestational diabetes often results in low birth weight babies
Which is incorrect about the causes of Constipation?
high fiber diet
Which is false about Diabetic Ketoacidosis? (Select all that apply)
Cheyne-stokes breathing will always present in DKA.
Severe
hypoglycemia is a hallmark sign in DKA.
Which is false about Diabetic Ketoacidosis? Select all that apply
none of the above
This Oral Antidiabetic Agents, induce insulin release by β cells, augment the action of insulin in glucose disposal, diminish insulin clearance by the liver, and reduce hepatic glucose production.
Sulfonylureas
As a hematologic organ, the following are functions of the Liver, which one is incorrect?
storage of bile
Which is false about Ascites?
Ant GIT infection
Which is false about Hepatitis A (HAV)?
symptoms are controlled by eating large meals
Which ones are false about Hepatitis D (Delta)?
Prevention of Hepatitis D includes handwashing and the Hepatitis D
vaccine.
Hepatitis D is most commonly transmitted via the
fecal-oral route
Which is false about Cirrhosis?
it is most often caused by diabetes
Which one is false about Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)?
symptoms are controlled by eating large meals
Which ones are correct about Mallory-Weiss Syndrome?
nonpenetrating, longitudinal mucosal tears in the esophagus at the
gastroesophageal junction
chronic alcoholism causing severe
retching and/or vomiting
hematemesis can occur
may occur
during acute illness with severe vomiting
Which is false about Peptic ulcer?
Infection with H. pylori infection is one of the most common causes of peptic ulcers
b. It is caused by emotional stress and spicy food.
c. Excessive use of NSAIDS is a common cause of peptic ulcer.
Which Is false about ulcerative disease?
Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulcer formation in the inner lining of the small intestine, specifically the terminal ileum.
Which is true about Crohn's Disease?
dskip lesions are common
Which is false about Antibiotic-Associated Colitis (Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis)?
Overgrowth of the yeast Candida albicans causes necrosis of intestinal mucosa
Which is false about Diverticular Disease?
Prevalence of diverticular disease decreases as we age.
Which is false about hiatal hernia?
Hiatal hernia symptoms include anorexia and malaise
Which is false about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
symptoms are controlled by eating large meals
Which one is false regarding Alcoholic Fatty Liver?
Fatty liver is specific to alcohol ingestion