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stevenposner

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which type of diabetes begins in childhood or adolescence?
 
  A) adult-onset
  B) type 1
  C) non-insulin-dependent
  D) type 2

Question 2

The patient with gout will show an elevated level of ________ in his blood.
 
  A) calcium
  B) vitamin D
  C) uric acid
  D) phosphorus


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) Adult-onset diabetes mellitus begins in adulthood, not childhood.
B) Correct Type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes mellitus begins in childhood or adolescence.
C) Non-insulin-dependent is another name for adult-onset diabetes mellitus.
D) Type 2 is another name for adult-onset diabetes mellitus.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) Calcium in the blood is not related to gout.
B) Vitamin D in the blood is not related to gout.
C) Correct
D) Phosphorus in the blood is not related to gout.


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