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Exam Solution vc
Med Surg Final 2026 A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SO
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LUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (D43CE) vc vc vc vc
QUESTION 1 vc
Which of the following are expected side effects of corticosteroid therapy?
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A) Hyperglycemia
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B) Osteoporosis
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C) Weight loss
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D) Increased risk of infection
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ANSWER
C) Weight loss Weight gain is usually associated with corticosteroid therapy.
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QUESTION 2 vc
Your patient is being treated for hyperthyroidism. Which of the following are NOT indica
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ted during your assessment?
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A) Auscultation of the thyroid
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B) Palpation of the thyroid
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C) Heart Rate
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D) Asking about any recent GI issues (vomiting, diarrhea)
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ANSWER
B) Palpation of the thyroid It is contraindicated to palpate an enlarged thyroid, due to risk of causing th
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yroid storm. vc
QUESTION 3 vc
When the body senses an overproduction of a certain hormone, it signals to to stop furth
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er production. What is this process called?
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A) Positive feedback
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B) Negative feedback
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C) Homeostasis
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D) Biostimulation
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, ANSWER
B) Negative feedback
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QUESTION 4 vc
In type 1 diabetes mellitus, which cells are destroyed by body's own T cells?
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A) Beta cells
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B) Delta Cells
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C) Pancreatic epithelial cells
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D) Alpha cells
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ANSWER
A) Beta cells
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QUESTION 5 vc
Which of the following is NOT a common sign of type 1 diabetes mellitus?
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A) Increased hunger
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B) Weight gain
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C) Excessive thirst
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D) Frequent urination
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ANSWER
B) Weight gain
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QUESTION 6 vc
Which of the following is the most significant risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes
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mellitus? A)Family history vc vc
B) Old age
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C) Overweight/Obesity
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D) Ethnicity
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ANSWER
C) Overweight/Obesity
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QUESTION 7 vc
Which of the following hemoglobin A1c values indicate adequate glucose control in the r
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ecent months?
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A) 8.2%
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B) 10.1%
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Exam Solution vc
Med Surg Final 2026 A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SO
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LUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (D43CE) vc vc vc vc
QUESTION 1 vc
Which of the following are expected side effects of corticosteroid therapy?
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A) Hyperglycemia
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B) Osteoporosis
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C) Weight loss
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D) Increased risk of infection
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ANSWER
C) Weight loss Weight gain is usually associated with corticosteroid therapy.
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QUESTION 2 vc
Your patient is being treated for hyperthyroidism. Which of the following are NOT indica
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ted during your assessment?
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A) Auscultation of the thyroid
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B) Palpation of the thyroid
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C) Heart Rate
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D) Asking about any recent GI issues (vomiting, diarrhea)
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ANSWER
B) Palpation of the thyroid It is contraindicated to palpate an enlarged thyroid, due to risk of causing th
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yroid storm. vc
QUESTION 3 vc
When the body senses an overproduction of a certain hormone, it signals to to stop furth
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er production. What is this process called?
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A) Positive feedback
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B) Negative feedback
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C) Homeostasis
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D) Biostimulation
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, ANSWER
B) Negative feedback
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QUESTION 4 vc
In type 1 diabetes mellitus, which cells are destroyed by body's own T cells?
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A) Beta cells
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B) Delta Cells
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C) Pancreatic epithelial cells
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D) Alpha cells
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ANSWER
A) Beta cells
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QUESTION 5 vc
Which of the following is NOT a common sign of type 1 diabetes mellitus?
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A) Increased hunger
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B) Weight gain
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C) Excessive thirst
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D) Frequent urination
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ANSWER
B) Weight gain
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QUESTION 6 vc
Which of the following is the most significant risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes
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mellitus? A)Family history vc vc
B) Old age
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C) Overweight/Obesity
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D) Ethnicity
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ANSWER
C) Overweight/Obesity
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QUESTION 7 vc
Which of the following hemoglobin A1c values indicate adequate glucose control in the r
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ecent months?
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A) 8.2%
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B) 10.1%
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