All of the following are true of subacute thyroidi

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All of the following are true of subacute thyroiditis, except:

A. suppuration late in the course B. frequently follows an upper respiratory infection C. tender thyroid gland D. rapidly enlarging goiter

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Subacute thyroiditis (de Quervain's) is granulomatous, not suppurative, and typically follows a viral infection.

After ACTH injection the eosinophilic count:

A. decrease B. remain unchanged C. increases D.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: ACTH stimulates cortisol release, which suppresses eosinophils.

Rickets

A. low phosphorus B. high phosphorus C. low serum potassium D. Purpura

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Rickets (vitamin D deficiency) causes low phosphorus from impaired absorption.

Plumbism

A. liver chemistries abnormal B. abdominal pain C. eosinophilia D. blood culture

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Lead poisoning (plumbism) causes abdominal pain from GI toxicity.

The treatment of choice for ambulatory patients with diabetes insipidus is:

A. lysine vasopressin spray B. pitressin tennate in oil C. thiazides D. chlorpropamide

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Lysine vasopressin (desmopressin) spray is convenient and effective for central diabetes insipidus.

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