Which disorder is caused by hypersecretion of the growth hormone (GH) in adults?
a. Cushing syndrome
b. Acromegaly
c. Giantism
d. Myxedema
Ans: b. Acromegaly
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A) What the patient uses for self-treatment B) Herbal remedies used by the patient C) Name of the patient's pharmacy D) Name of the patient's health insurance E) The patient's employment status
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A) Tremors B) Flexibility C) Unaltered gait D) Tetany
Based on this description, what is the most likely diagnosis?
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A patient is being treated with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) for bronchitis. The patient has been taking captopril (Capoten) and spironolactone (Aldactone). The nurse would expect which of the following findings?
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