Which condition may result from pressure exerted by a pituitary tumor?
a. Hypothyroidism
b. Hypercortisolism
c. Diabetes insipidus
d. Insulin hyposecretion
Ans: a. Hypothyroidism
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Which of the following exchanges contains less than 6 grams of carbohydrate?
1. Fruit 2. Milk 3. Starch/bread 4. Vegetable
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a. Brain scanning with either CT or MRI b. Lumbar puncture with CSF cultures c. Developmental assessment d. Ophthalmologic assessment
Which of the following is/are specifically indicative of imminent death? Select all that apply
A) Cold, mottled extremities B) Decreased blood pressure C) Increasing periods of apnea D) Drowsiness E) Sleeping more F) Fatigue