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on: Jul 22, 2018
The patient is prescribed radioactive iodine (RAI) and asks the clinician how this drug works. The clinician's response should include which of the following data?
 
  a. RAI prevents the peripheral conversion of T4 to T3.
  b. RAI binds free T4.
  c. RAI destroys thyroid tissue.
  d. RAI reduces freely circulating iodine.

Question 2

A 28-year-old patient is seen with complaints of diarrhea. Which of the following questions would help the clinician establish the diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome?
 
  a. Feels relief after a bowel movement
  b. Sometimes is constipated
  c. Does not defecate in the middle of the night
  d. All of the above


Ptupou85

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

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

D


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