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An 18-year-old female has never had a menstrual period. Which
of the following terms best describes this clinical scenario?
- Menorrhagia
- Oligomenorrhea
- Amenorrhea
- Dysfunctional uterine bleeding Correct Answers -
Amenorrhea
Medical, or pharmacologic, pregnancy termination is FDA
approved for use in which of the following circumstances?
- Up until the 2nd trimester of pregnancy
- At any time during a pregnancy which resulted due to rape or
incest
- Up until 7 weeks gestation
- The FDA has not granted any medication approval for
pregnancy termination Correct Answers - Up until 7 weeks
gestation
What is the most common cause of adrenal disorders?
- Birth defects
- Surgery
- Corticosteroid use
- Renal disease
- Diabetes Correct Answers - Corticosteroid use
,(longterm use or abrupt cessation)
What's your diagnosis?
HgbA1C: 6.0
Normal Range:
HgbA1C: <6.0
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Hypothyroidism
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Hyperthyroidism Correct Answers Metabolic Syndrome
What's your diagnosis?
TSH: 0.01
T4: 14.5
Normal Range:
TSH: 0.4-5
T4: 4.6-12
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Hypothyroidism
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Hyperthyroidism Correct Answers - Hyperthyroidism
What's your diagnosis?
TSH: 12.5
T4: 2.0
Normal Range:
, TSH: 0.4-5
T4: 4.6-12
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Hypothyroidism
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Hyperthyroidism Correct Answers - Hypothyroidism
What's your diagnosis?
Random BS: 650
pH: 7.2
Normal Range:
Nonfasting BS: <140
Serum pH: 7.35-7.45
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Hypothyroidism
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Hyperthyroidism Correct Answers diabetic ketoacidosis
When used pharmaceutically, how do estrogen and progesterone
prevent pregnancy?
- By interfering with the development of the endometrium
- By preventing surges in FSH and LH
- By preventing the release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone
- By decreasing the number of follicles available within the
ovary Correct Answers - By preventing surges in FSH and LH
Which commonly used point of care lab test detects HCG?