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arivle123

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Which of the following is a symptom of Cushing's syndrome?
 
  1. Hypoglycemia
  2. Vomiting
  3. Moon face
  4. Diarrhea

Question 2

The primary goal of pharmacotherapy in hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease) is to
 
  1. increase metabolism.
  2. increase synthesis of corticosteroid.
  3. lower the activity of the thyroid hormone.
  4. increase the activity of the thyroid hormone.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Hypoglycemia is a symptom of Addison's disease.
Rationale 2: Vomiting is a sign of Addison's disease.
Rationale 3: A moon face is caused from long-term glucocorticoids.
Rationale 4: Diarrhea is a symptom of Addison's disease.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Increased metabolism is a sign of hyperthyroidism.
Rationale 2: Adrenal drugs increase synthesis of corticosteroids.
Rationale 3: The goal is to lower the activity of the thyroid hormone.
Rationale 4: Increased activity of the thyroid hormone is a physiological mechanism of hyperthyroidism.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
You're welcome


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