A lack of vitamin B12 in the body will result in

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A lack of vitamin B12 in the body will result in:

A. Anemia B. Hypoglycemia C. Shock D. Sepsis

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: B12 deficiency (A) causes megaloblastic anemia.

What is a sign of Kaposi's sarcoma?

A. Bleeding around the skin B. Purple patches C. The development of unusual moles D. Certain areas are more likely to experience cuts

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Kaposi’s sarcoma (B) presents with purple skin lesions.

What is the most important question to ask a patient who has experienced a great deal of weight loss?

A. What medications are you using? B. How active are you? C. What has your maximum weight been? D. Are you trying to lose weight?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Intentionality (D) distinguishes voluntary vs. pathological weight loss.

A patient with jaundiced eyes will:

A. Have yellowing in the whites B. Have discolored pupils C. Have dilated pupils D. Not be capable of focusing

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Jaundice (A) causes yellow sclera due to bilirubin buildup.

When is an organ transplant necessary?

A. When a patient has late-stage cancer B. When an organ is malfunctioning C. When an organ has been punctured and will not heal D. All of the above

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Transplant (B) is needed for organ failure.

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