Your patient has low serum Ca+ over the past several months. You check a PTH, and it is
elevated. What is the most likely cause?
Autoimmune disorder
Vitamin D deficiency
High magnesium levels
Neck surgery or radiation
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Vitamin D deficiency
Which of the following are common signs and symptoms of hypercalcemia?
Infections, HA, nausea, fatigue
Low PTH levels, hypertension, nausea
, Bone pain, kidney stones, abdominal pain, cardiac arrhythmias
Diarrhea, hypotension, and skin rash
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Bone pain, kidney stones, abdominal pain, cardiac arrhythmias
Which of the following is the most common cause of Cushing's Syndrome?
Adrenal adenoma
ACTH-producing pituitary adenoma
Ectopic ACTH secretion
Long term excessive glucocorticoid use
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ACTH-producing pituitary adenoma
Which of the following is true of HHS?
Pts present with less severe hyperglycemia compared to DKA
Pts typically have an underlying diagnosis of Type 1 DM
Slower onset and typically found in elderly population
Rapid onset of <24 hours
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Slower onset and typically found in elderly population
elevated. What is the most likely cause?
Autoimmune disorder
Vitamin D deficiency
High magnesium levels
Neck surgery or radiation
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Vitamin D deficiency
Which of the following are common signs and symptoms of hypercalcemia?
Infections, HA, nausea, fatigue
Low PTH levels, hypertension, nausea
, Bone pain, kidney stones, abdominal pain, cardiac arrhythmias
Diarrhea, hypotension, and skin rash
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Bone pain, kidney stones, abdominal pain, cardiac arrhythmias
Which of the following is the most common cause of Cushing's Syndrome?
Adrenal adenoma
ACTH-producing pituitary adenoma
Ectopic ACTH secretion
Long term excessive glucocorticoid use
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ACTH-producing pituitary adenoma
Which of the following is true of HHS?
Pts present with less severe hyperglycemia compared to DKA
Pts typically have an underlying diagnosis of Type 1 DM
Slower onset and typically found in elderly population
Rapid onset of <24 hours
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Slower onset and typically found in elderly population
