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Which nutrient is poorly absorbed in achlorhydria?
a.) Vitamin D
b.) Vitamin B12
c.) Bile salts
d.) Proteins
e.) Fats
Ans: (b)
Vitamin B12
Hypophosphatemia has been associated with all of the following
EXCEPT:
a.) impaired diaphragmatic contractility
b.) treated diabetic ketoacidosis
c.) malabsorption coupled with carbohydrate refeeding
d.) chronic alcoholism
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e.) respiratory muscle hyperresponsiveness
Ans: (e)
It is seen in patients with chronic alcoholism, diabetic
ketoacidosis, sepsis, and severe malnutrition after
carbohydrate refeeding. It can also be seen in surgical patients
who are not receiving enough phosphate repletion from
parenteral nutrition. Hypophosphatemia causes muscle
weakness, and probably affects the diaphragm more than other
muscles, therefore leading to respiratory failure. Studies have
shown lower contractility of the diaphragm
Phosphorus deficiency may lead to insulin resistance as well
What is the main nutrient for colonocytes?
a.) Glutamine
b.) Alanine
c.) Short chain fatty acids
d.) Glucose
Ans: (c)
Short chain fatty acids
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(Note: the primary fuel source though for enterocytes is
glutamine)
What chemotherapy agent leads to pulmonary fibrosis?
a.) Doxorubicin
b.) Methotrexate
c.) Bleomycin
d.) Vincristine
e.) Cyclophosphamide
Ans: (c)
What is the most useful serum marker for cancer screening?
a.) PSA
b.) CEA
c.) AFP
d.) CA 19-9
e.) CA 15-3
Ans: (a)
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All others are used for follow-up or diagnosis
What is the embryologic origin of the inferior parathyroid gland?
a.) 4th arch
b.) 4th pouch
c.) 3rd arch
d.) 3rd pouch
Ans: (d)
Derivatives of the 3rd pouch include the inferior parathyroid
glands and the thymus. The main nerve supply is the
glossopharyngeal nerve. Superior parathyroids come from the
4th pouch
What is the cause of hypotension and decreased EtCO2 during
laparoscopic surgery
a.) Tension pneumothorax
b.) Inferior vena cava compression
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ABSITE Questions and Correct Answers/
Latest Update / Already Graded
Which nutrient is poorly absorbed in achlorhydria?
a.) Vitamin D
b.) Vitamin B12
c.) Bile salts
d.) Proteins
e.) Fats
Ans: (b)
Vitamin B12
Hypophosphatemia has been associated with all of the following
EXCEPT:
a.) impaired diaphragmatic contractility
b.) treated diabetic ketoacidosis
c.) malabsorption coupled with carbohydrate refeeding
d.) chronic alcoholism
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e.) respiratory muscle hyperresponsiveness
Ans: (e)
It is seen in patients with chronic alcoholism, diabetic
ketoacidosis, sepsis, and severe malnutrition after
carbohydrate refeeding. It can also be seen in surgical patients
who are not receiving enough phosphate repletion from
parenteral nutrition. Hypophosphatemia causes muscle
weakness, and probably affects the diaphragm more than other
muscles, therefore leading to respiratory failure. Studies have
shown lower contractility of the diaphragm
Phosphorus deficiency may lead to insulin resistance as well
What is the main nutrient for colonocytes?
a.) Glutamine
b.) Alanine
c.) Short chain fatty acids
d.) Glucose
Ans: (c)
Short chain fatty acids
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(Note: the primary fuel source though for enterocytes is
glutamine)
What chemotherapy agent leads to pulmonary fibrosis?
a.) Doxorubicin
b.) Methotrexate
c.) Bleomycin
d.) Vincristine
e.) Cyclophosphamide
Ans: (c)
What is the most useful serum marker for cancer screening?
a.) PSA
b.) CEA
c.) AFP
d.) CA 19-9
e.) CA 15-3
Ans: (a)
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All others are used for follow-up or diagnosis
What is the embryologic origin of the inferior parathyroid gland?
a.) 4th arch
b.) 4th pouch
c.) 3rd arch
d.) 3rd pouch
Ans: (d)
Derivatives of the 3rd pouch include the inferior parathyroid
glands and the thymus. The main nerve supply is the
glossopharyngeal nerve. Superior parathyroids come from the
4th pouch
What is the cause of hypotension and decreased EtCO2 during
laparoscopic surgery
a.) Tension pneumothorax
b.) Inferior vena cava compression
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