Michael Fern is a 21-year-old college student majoring in electrical engineering. His past medical history is unremarkable. He comes back to his family doctor for the second time this month due to symptoms of lethargy, fatigue, weight loss, and frequent thirst and urination. Michael's ketoacidosis leads to a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. Which medication will Michael need to take to treat his
diabetes?
A) sulfonyureas
B) metformin
C) insulin injections
D) alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
C
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Which of the following would a blood test reveal for a person suffering from a peanut allergy?
A) increased levels of hydrogen B) the presence of antibodies specific to peanuts C) a lack of antibodies specific to peanuts D) malnutrition