Which of the following is caused by a deficiency of vitamin D?

a. Osteoporosis
b. Osteomyelitis
c. Osteomalacia
d. Osteoarthritis


Ans: c. Osteomalacia

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Pressure exerted on extremities caused by a prolonged entrapment, which promotes anaerobic metabolism within tissues, is:

A) entrapment alkalosis. B) crush injury. C) neurovascular injury. D) compartment syndrome.

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What are the typical pulmonary function test results in a patient with interstitial lung disease? 1. Decreased airway resistance 2. Decreased forced expiratory volumes 3. Increased airway resistance 4. Normal to elevated FEV1/FVC

a. 1, 2, and 4 only b. 2 and 4 only c. 3 only d. 2, 3, and 4 only

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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