The most important criterion in the diagnosis of duodenal ulcer is the elicitation of the typical sequence of pain-food-relief

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The classic pain-food-relief pattern is a hallmark of duodenal ulcers, reflecting acid neutralization by food followed by recurrence as digestion progresses.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Chronic pancreatitis does not increase peptic ulcer incidence; it causes malabsorption, not iron deficiency, and tetany/purpura are rare.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Osteoporosis features normal calcium, phosphorus, and alkaline phosphatase, unlike the others which alter these parameters.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: All listed hormones "glucagon, epinephrine, growth hormone, and adrenal steroids "increase blood glucose via glycogenolysis or gluconeogenesis.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Hashimoto's is a chronic autoimmune condition, not acutely inflamed, unlike subacute thyroiditis.