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PN Learning System Medical Surgical Endocrine Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
amoebic liver abscess
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Amoebic liver abscesses are typically single, located in the right lobe, and diagnosed effectively with the indirect hemagglutination test for Entamoeba histolytica.
Question 2 of 5
Trousseau's sign is usually associated with:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Trousseau's sign (carpopedal spasm) indicates hypocalcemia, typically from hypoparathyroidism or alkalosis.
Question 3 of 5
Hyperparathyroidism result in:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperparathyroidism increases serum calcium, decreases phosphorus, and elevates urinary calcium due to PTH-driven bone resorption and renal effects.
Question 4 of 5
In myxedema the patient complains of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Myxedema (severe hypothyroidism) causes cold intolerance due to low metabolic rate.
Question 5 of 5
Candidiasis arises in patients with:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Candidiasis is common in diabetes (hyperglycemia), drug addiction (immunosuppression), leukemia (neutropenia), and tuberculosis (chronic illness).