Which of the following conditions results from hyposecretion of the thyroid gland in an adult?
A) myxedema
B) ketoacidosis
C) tetany
D) pheochromocytoma
A) myxedema
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Which of the following individuals likely faces the highest risk of megaloblastic anemia?
A) A 69-year-old woman who takes ASA four times daily to treat her arthritis B) A 44-year-old man who lost approximately 500 mL of blood in a workplace accident C) A 21-year-old college student who lives a vegan lifestyle D) An infant who is exclusively fed commercial baby formula
The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland secretes:
A) luteinizing hormone. B) growth hormone. C) prolactin hormone. D) all of the above.
Which legislation was designed to protect not just the information collected by insurance companies, but all healthcare records of any healthcare provider that used electronic transmission for any healthcare documents?
A. NASPA B. NDC C. CQI D. HIPAA
Which of the following is TRUE about gonorrhea?
A) It rarely occurs in women. B) It is treatable with antibiotics in early stages. C) The majority of cases occur in adults over age 50. D) Most men are asymptomatic.