Causes of hypoglycemia include

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Causes of hypoglycemia include:

A. adrenocortical insufficiency B. all of these C. hyperpituitarism D. A&B

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Adrenocortical insufficiency (low cortisol) and alcoholism (glycogen depletion) cause hypoglycemia; hyperpituitarism does not.

Most cases of true Addison's disease are caused by:

A. adrenal gland tuberculosis B. metastatic carcinoma C. leukemic infiltration of the adrenals D. amyloidosis

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Historically, tuberculosis was a leading cause of Addison's disease; now autoimmune adrenalitis predominates in developed regions.

Supplemental potassium is usually used in the treatment of:

A. cirrhosis B. meningitis C. diabetes ketosis D. diabetes insipidus

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Diabetic ketoacidosis treatment requires potassium supplementation as insulin shifts potassium intracellularly.

Diabetes insipidus is characterized by all but which of the following:

A. low specific gravity of the urine B. ingestion of large amount of fluid C. increased sweating D. hormone deficiency

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Diabetes insipidus features dilute urine, polydipsia, and polyuria from ADH deficiency, not increased sweating.

Parasitic infection

A. eosinophilia B. Kayser-Fleischer ring C. cholelithiasis D. joint pain

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Parasitic infections (e.g., helminths) commonly cause eosinophilia.

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