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Caiter2013

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A patient has come to the office for her first eye examination and is diagnosed as having a visual acuity of 20/40 . The patient asks the nurse what these numbers mean. What is a correct response by the nurse?
 
  A) A person whose vision is 20/40 can see an object from 40 feet away that a person with 20/20 vision can see from 20 feet away.
  B) A person whose vision is 20/40 can see an object from 20 feet away that a person with 20/20 vision can see from 40 feet away.
  C) A person whose vision is 20/40 can see an object from 40 inches away that a person with 20/20 vision can see from 20 inches away.
  D) A person whose vision is 20/40 can see an object from 20 inches away that a person with 20/20 vision can see from 40 inches away.

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An adult patient has undergone extensive testing that has resulted in a diagnosis of a basophilic pituitary tumor. The pathophysiological effects of the patient's tumor include excessive secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).
 
  As a result, this patient is likely to exhibit signs and symptoms that are characteristic of what endocrine disorder?
  A) Addison's disease
  B) Cushing's disease
  C) Hyperthyroidism
  D) Diabetes insipidus


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Li Jun

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


Caiter2013

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

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Gracias!

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