The combination of a relatively sudden decline in mental status, weight loss, and a hyperdynamic state, coupled with an enlarged thyroid and exophthalmos, suggests ____.
A. hyperthyroidism
B. thyroid storm
C. goiter
D. hypothyroidism
Answer: B
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a. Nonfeasance b. Misfeasance c. Malfeasance d. Civil malpractice lawsuit
A type of Medicaid managed care plan can involve a health maintenance organization that contracts with Medicaid and is paid a monthly fee for each enrolled beneficiary; this payment arrangement is known as ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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a. 1 and 3 only b. 1, 2, and 3 only c. 3 and 4 only d. 2, 3, and 4 only
_____ is the generic term for diseases that interfere with breathing.
A. CHF B. COPD C. TB D. Asthma