What mineral deficiency is linked to restless leg syndrome?
a. calcium
b. iron
c. copper
d. lithium
e. boron
b
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Patient X is a woman who is seeing her physician because of changes in her menstruation. She complains of oligomenorrhea, fatigue, muscle weakness, and back pain. Upon physical examination, the physician notes that she exhibits red, moon face and that her blood pressure is high. Her blood lab results indicate hyperglycemia. What potential endocrine disorder does this woman most likely have?
a. Cushing's syndrome b. Addison's disease c. Diabetes mellitus d. Diabetes insipidus
What would be the next step for Mickie?
a. Nothing; she can go home and continue to have routine doctor visits b. Attempt to normalize blood glucose levels by following a healthy diet and exercising c. Perform a 50-gram glucose tolerance test while fasting d. Begin a calorie-controlled diet and return to her doctor in 2 weeks to recheck weight e. Both c and d
During the depression era the focus of the USDA's food guide was to recommend:
a. high-fat foods such as milk, peanuts, and cheese. b. carbohydrate foods such as breads and cereals. c. garden-fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables. d. high-sugar foods such as cake, pie, and cookies.
Sucrose, maltose, and lactose all include the monosaccharide:
a. glucose. b. fructose. c. galactose. d. raffinose.