A physical characteristic of Addison's disease is ________
A) abnormal fat distribution in the back and face called buffalo hump and moon face
B) fatigue, weight loss, bronze skin pigmentation
C) severe headaches and hypertension
D) excessive dark hair growth on the forearms in a woman
B
Explanation: A) This describes Cushing's syndrome, not Addison's disease.
B) Correct! Addison's disease involves hyposecrection of cortisol.
C) This does not describe Addison's disease.
D) This describes adrenogenital syndrome.
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A) enteritis B) diverticulitis C) ulcerative colitis D) diverticulosis
Side effects of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors can include _________.
a. conjunctivitis, local burning, and urticaria b. increased intraocular pressure, thinning of cornea, and corneal ulceration c. taste alteration, blood dyscrasias, hepatic and renal disorders d. blurred vision, myopia, and twitching
The suffix that means puncture to withdraw fluid is ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Pericarditis:
a. per b. i c. car d. di e. tis