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Question 1 of 5

The antagonistic hormone to calcitonin is _____.

A. thyroxine.

B. growth hormone.

C. insulin.

D. parathyroid hormone.

Correct Answer: parathyroid hormone.

Question 2 of 5

Fred, a newly diagnosed diabetic, is being discharged tomorrow. Which of the following should he be taught to report to his physician?

A. A weight loss of 2 lb

B. Having an occasional alcoholic drink

C. Planning to play in a tennis tournament

D. An ear infection following swimming

Correct Answer: An ear infection following swimming

Question 3 of 5

Individualized nutrition therapy for patients using conventional, fixed insulin regimens should include teaching the patient to

A. eat regular meals at regular times.

B. restrict calories to promote moderate weight loss.

C. eliminate sucrose and other simple sugars from the diet.

D. limit saturated fat intake to 30% of dietary calorie intake.

Correct Answer: eat regular meals at regular times.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of AddisonÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s disease?

A. Salt craving

B. Weight gain

C. Hypoglycemia

D. Hyperpigmentation

Correct Answer: Weight gain

Question 5 of 5

On swallowing, the food leaves the mouth as a round mass called a bolus, into which structure does it pass?

A. Pharynx

B. Oesophagus

C. Stomach

D. Trachea

Correct Answer: Oesophagus

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