Which of the following conditions results in dwarfism if it occurs during childhood?

a. Hypothyroidism
b. Hypoadrenalism
c. Hypopituitarism
d. Hyperadrenalism


ANS: C

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The branch of pharmacology concerned with the ways drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and eliminated from the body is:

A) pharmacology. B) pharmacodynamics. C) pharmacokinetics. D) pharmacostatics.

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One-half of the blood from the mother passes through the fetus's liver and one-half of the blood enters the newborn's central circulation via a shunt known as the ____.

A. ligamentum arteriosum B. ductus venosus C. umbilicus D. portal vein

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Members of the amide family of anesthetic agents include:

1 . procaine 2 . lidocaine 3 . prilocaine 4 . mepivacaine 5 . propoxycaine a. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 b. 1, 2, 4 c. 1, 5 d. 2, 3, 4

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A radiograph is produced using 20 mAs, 85 kVp, and an 8:1 grid (GCF = 4). Calculate the new mAs if a 12:1 grid (GCF = 5.5) is used.

What will be an ideal response?

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