Which of the following tests is the most reliable and sensitive noninvasive procedure for the diagnosis of chronic pancreatic insufficiency?
A) Qualitative fecal occult blood B) Fecal trypsin
C) Quantitative stool analysis of lactase-1 (E1 ) D) Fecal chymotrypsin
C
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A. bladder C. uterus B. pelvic D. canal
A biopsy of the minor salivary gland of the lower lip was taken to evaluate for the salivary component of Sjögren's syndrome. The tissue showed a diffuse lymphocytic and plasma cell in-filtrate in the gland parenchyma, extensive scarring of the gland with acinar atrophy, and ductal dilatation. This is most suggestive of which of the following?
a. Sarcoidosis b. Adenoid cystic carcinoma c. Pleomorphic adenoma d. Chronic sialadenitis e. Sjögren's syndrome
A percentage is a fraction expressed in hundredths
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
One of the primary treatments for rhabdomyolysis is:
A) administration of a 50 percent dextrose solution. B) IV antibiotics to reduce inflammation of the tissues. C) IV administration of pain relievers. D) administration of isotonic crystalloid fluids.