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geoffrey

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Priya's physician is distressed by her anorexia nervosa. Her weight loss is bad enough, but her medical tests show clear signs of an electrolyte imbalance. What is the physician's major concern?
 
  a. possible cardiac problems
  b. a low level of serotonin that often precedes suicide
  c. a low level of dopamine that often leads to motor difficulties
  d. brain abnormalities suggesting epileptic-like seizures

Question 2

A patient's medical chart includes the word lanugo. You can tell from the chart that the patient has anorexia nervosa. What will you expect to observe when the patient is examined?
 
  a. brittle bones
  b. a wide eyed stare
  c. irregular heart beat
  d. fine, downy hair on her face and trunk


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meganlapinski

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d.


geoffrey

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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