Parasitic infection

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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.

The most common causes for panhypopituitarism in the adult include all, except:

A. chromophobe B. post-partum pituitary necrosis C. craniopharyngioma D. acromegaly in end stage

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: End-stage acromegaly does not typically cause panhypopituitarism; it results from GH excess, not deficiency.

Diazoxide

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

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Diazoxide inhibits insulin release, raising blood glucose.

Of the following. Pellagra is due to deficiency of:

A. thiamine B. pantothenic acid C. riboflavin D. nicotinic acid (niacin)

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Pellagra results from niacin (vitamin B3) deficiency, causing dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia.

All but one of the following are true of multiple sclerosis:

A. weakness in the lower extremities B. ataxia C. paresthesias D. severe impairment of cutaneous sensation

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Multiple sclerosis rarely causes severe cutaneous sensory loss; it typically affects motor and deep sensation.

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