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Question 1 of 5

the combination of cirrhosis, diabetes and skin pigmentation suggests:

A. lupus erythematosus

B. schistosomiasis

C. hemochromatosis

D. Addison's disease

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: hemochromatosis

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client who has undergone a subtotal thyroidectomy. Which of the following should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?

A. Encourage the client to avoid coughing for 72 hours following surgery.

B. Instruct the client to rest in bed with the neck slightly extended.

C. Keep a tracheotomy set at the client's bedside.

D. Monitor the client for evidence of an elevated calcium level.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Keep a tracheotomy set at the client's bedside.

Question 3 of 5

Adipocytes (fat cells) produce the hormone ___ which is sometimes known as the 'satiety hormone'.

A. Prolactin

B. Cortisol

C. Growth hormone (GH)

D. Leptin

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Leptin

Question 4 of 5

All the following concerning syringomyelia are true, except:

A. the most usual form occurs with a lumbosacral syrinx

B. muscular atrophy and weakness

C. light touch, vibration and deep sensibility are preserved

D. long tract signs are present

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: the most usual form occurs with a lumbosacral syrinx

Question 5 of 5

Candidiasis arises in patients with:

A. diabetes mellitus

B. drug addiction

C. leukemia

D. all of these

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: all of these

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