A patient is seen and a urine sample is taken. The urine dipstick reveals a high level of
bilirubin, and the urine is dark colored. Which of the following could be a cause of this
problem?
A. Increased breakdown of red blood cells I
B. nadequate hepatocyte function
C. Biliary obstruction
D. All of the above
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C. Biliary obstruction
,A 20-year-old male college student has recently finished a Thanksgiving dinner of
heroic proportions while home for the holiday weekend. Which of the following
phenomena would most likely have produced his sensation of satiety?
A. Cholecystokinin and glucagon-like peptide-1 suppress the hunger impulse.
B. The breakdown of products of lipids such as ketoacids produces a decrease in
appetite.
C. Increased levels of leptin stimulate a decrease in appetite by way of the vagus
nerve.
D. Stretch receptors in the stomach and small intestine signal the feeding center in the
medulla.
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A. Cholecystokinin and glucagon-like peptide-1 suppress the hunger
impulse.
A 29yearold Englishman is seen in the office with complaints of pain in his chest and
belly for 2 weeks. He gets temporary relief from Alka Seltzer. The burning pain wakes
him at night and radiates up into his chest. Which factor favors a diagnosis of gastric
ulcer?
A. His gender
B. His age
C. His use of Alka Seltzer
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, C. His use of Alka Seltzer
The patient who has been consuming a very low-calorie diet (VLCD) of 450 kcal/day
should be assessed for which of the following high-risk complications? Select all that
apply.
A. Irregular heart rhythms
B. Bone/joint inflammation
C. Abdominal pain related to gallstones
D. Flank pain and spasm associated with kidney sludge
E. Elevated cholesterol levels
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A, C
Mr. J. K., 38 years old, is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 189 pounds. He reports that he
has had intermittent heartburn for several months for which he takes Tums with
temporary relief. He has been waking during the night with a burning sensation in his
chest. Which additional information would lead you to believe that gastroesophageal
reflux disease (GERD) is the cause of his pain?
A. The pain seems better when he smokes to relieve his nerves.
B. Coffee and fried foods do not bother him.
C. He awakens at night coughing with a bad taste in his mouth.
bilirubin, and the urine is dark colored. Which of the following could be a cause of this
problem?
A. Increased breakdown of red blood cells I
B. nadequate hepatocyte function
C. Biliary obstruction
D. All of the above
Give this one a try later!
C. Biliary obstruction
,A 20-year-old male college student has recently finished a Thanksgiving dinner of
heroic proportions while home for the holiday weekend. Which of the following
phenomena would most likely have produced his sensation of satiety?
A. Cholecystokinin and glucagon-like peptide-1 suppress the hunger impulse.
B. The breakdown of products of lipids such as ketoacids produces a decrease in
appetite.
C. Increased levels of leptin stimulate a decrease in appetite by way of the vagus
nerve.
D. Stretch receptors in the stomach and small intestine signal the feeding center in the
medulla.
Give this one a try later!
A. Cholecystokinin and glucagon-like peptide-1 suppress the hunger
impulse.
A 29yearold Englishman is seen in the office with complaints of pain in his chest and
belly for 2 weeks. He gets temporary relief from Alka Seltzer. The burning pain wakes
him at night and radiates up into his chest. Which factor favors a diagnosis of gastric
ulcer?
A. His gender
B. His age
C. His use of Alka Seltzer
Give this one a try later!
, C. His use of Alka Seltzer
The patient who has been consuming a very low-calorie diet (VLCD) of 450 kcal/day
should be assessed for which of the following high-risk complications? Select all that
apply.
A. Irregular heart rhythms
B. Bone/joint inflammation
C. Abdominal pain related to gallstones
D. Flank pain and spasm associated with kidney sludge
E. Elevated cholesterol levels
Give this one a try later!
A, C
Mr. J. K., 38 years old, is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 189 pounds. He reports that he
has had intermittent heartburn for several months for which he takes Tums with
temporary relief. He has been waking during the night with a burning sensation in his
chest. Which additional information would lead you to believe that gastroesophageal
reflux disease (GERD) is the cause of his pain?
A. The pain seems better when he smokes to relieve his nerves.
B. Coffee and fried foods do not bother him.
C. He awakens at night coughing with a bad taste in his mouth.
