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 has been diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis. In addition to severely elevated blood glucose levels, what other
symptom is associated with this condition?
A) fruity odor on the breath
B) fluid retention
C) high blood pressure
D) vision loss
A
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
When body systems are operating normally and nutrient stores are being maintained, an individual is said to be ________.
A. in optimal nutritional status B. experiencing undernutrition C. experiencing malnutrition D. in a state of overnutrition
Maria is a reasonably healthy 19-year-old college student who is sedentary. She is 5' 8" tall and weighs 145 pounds. How many grams of protein would you recommend she consume each day?
A) 73 grams B) 65 grams C) 45 grams D) 53 grams
Patient X visits her doctor because although she feels that she is always eating, she seems to be losing weight. She complains of oligomenorrhea, sweating, and always "feeling cold." Upon physical examination, the physician notes that she has sinus tachycardia and atrial fibrillation. Her blood lab results indicate the following: increased T3 and T4, decreased TSH, and presence of TSI. Which type
of thyroid condition does this patient most likely have? a. Graves' disease b. Hypersecreting thyroid tumor c. Hypothyroidism secondary to iodine deficiency d. Primary hypothyroidism (thyroid gland failure)