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ATI LPN Test Bank

obesity

A. poor response to insulin at fat cell B. destruction of endogenous insulin C. inhibition of insulin release D. increased hepatic glycogenolysis

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Obesity causes insulin resistance at fat cells, precipitating diabetes.

Petit mal seizures commonly last:

A. 5-10 seconds B. 1-2 minutes C. 5-10 minutes D. 15-30 minutes

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Petit mal (absence) seizures are brief, typically 5-10 seconds, with sudden onset and offset.

Which of the following is helpful in differentiating peripheral neuropathy from myopathy:

A. serum enzymes B. electromyography C. nerve conduction velocities D. all of these

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: All listed tests "enzymes (elevated in myopathy), EMG, nerve conduction (slow in neuropathy), and biopsy "aid differentiation.

Alcoholic neuropathy

A. psychosis B. subacute degeneration of the spinal cord C. protein-calorie deficiency D. burning feet syndrome

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Alcoholic neuropathy causes burning feet from nerve damage.

Sensory loss, skin lesions

A. lead poisoning B. tay sachs disease C. leprosy D. diabetes mellitus

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Leprosy causes sensory loss and skin lesions from nerve damage.

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