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Tirant22

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A child exhibits a positive Chvostek sign. This indicates that the child is at risk for:
 
  1. Hyperparathyroidism .
   2. Hypoparathyroidism.
   3. Hypopituitarism.
   4. Hyperpituitarism.

Question 2

Inderal has been prescribed for a 14 year old with hyperthyroidism because it helps:
 
  1. Decrease the chance for thyroid storms.
   2. Decrease the size of the goiter.
   3. Treat a systolic murmur.
   4. Decrease the episodes of tachycardia.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
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1. A child will not exhibit the positive Chvostek sign with hyperparathyroidism .
2. The lack of calcium in a child with hypoparathyroidism will exhibit tetany, which will give a positive Chvostek sign.
3. A child will not have the positive Chvostek sign with hypopituitarism.
4. A child with hyperpituitarism will not have a positive Chvostek sign.

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1. Inderal is a beta blocker that helps with tachycardia issues.
2. Inderal does not have an effect on a goiter because it is a medication for cardiac issues.
3. A systolic murmur will not respond to a beta blocker.
4. Inderal is a beta blocker that helps with tachycardia issues.


Tirant22

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Wow, this really help

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:D TYSM

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