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cagreen833

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During a routine physical examination of a 62-year-old female patient, the nurse practitioner identifies xanthelasma around both his eyes. What is the significance of this finding?
 
  A. High potential for future blindness and requires immediate referral
  B. None, normal variant of aging process
  C. Abnormal lipid metabolism requiring medical management
  D. Hereditary variant that is of no consequence but requires watchful waiting

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What is a sign of insulin resistance that can present in African American patients?
 
  A. Acanthosis Nigricans
  B. Psoriasis Nigricans
  C. Seborrheic Nigricans
  D. Bullemic Nigricans


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lorealeza

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

C

Answer to Question 2

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cagreen833

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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