One of the cardinal signs of anorexia nervosa in the young woman ...

[eruditmonkey@yahoo.com]

One of the cardinal signs of anorexia nervosa in the young woman is:
 
  a. Freckled skin
  b. Amenorrhea
  c. Sparse hair
  d. Arthritic joints

Question 2

A 10-year-old female gymnast fell off the balance beam, landing on her forearm. She has swelling, pain, and deformity. What diagnostic test would be the most helpful for the physician?
 
  1. Rheumatoid laboratory tests
   2. Radiographs of her forearm
   3. MRI
   4. CT Scan

[missalyssa26]

Answer to Question 1

B
Amenorrhea from nutritional deprivation is seen in post-pubertal adolescents.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Rheumatoid laboratory tests are not needed at this time because this was an acute injury.
2. Diagnosis of fractures includes not only a clinical exam, but also a radiographic examination. MRI and CT scans are more helpful in ligament tears or other soft tissue evaluations.
3. MRI scans are more helpful in ligament tears or other soft tissue evaluations.
4. CT scans are more helpful in ligament tears or other soft tissue evaluations.

[eruditmonkey@yahoo.com]

Excellent

[kjohnson]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it