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c0205847

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Exophthalmos (protruding eyeballs) may occur in children with:
 
  a. hypothyroidism.
  b. hyperthyroidism.
  c. hypoparathyroidism.
  d. hyperparathyroidism .

Question 2

A nasal spray of desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) is used to treat which disorder?
 
  a. Hypopituitarism
  b. Diabetes insipidus
  c. Acute adrenocortical insufficiency
  d. Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone


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mammy1697

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Exophthalmos is a clinical manifestation of hyperthyroidism. Hypothyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, and hyperparathyroidism are not associated with exophthalmos.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The drug of choice for the treatment of diabetes insipidus is DDAVP, which is a synthetic analogue of vasopressin. DDAVP is not used to treat hypopituitarism, acute adrenocortical insufficiency, or syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone.


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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