Administration of a glucocorticoid or acth c

Administration of a glucocorticoid or ACTH
c.
Pituitary adenoma or a non-pituitary ACTH-
producing tumor
d.
Autonomous cortisol production from adrenal
tissue
 Question 14
1 out of 1 points
Reed-Sternberg B lymphocytes are associated with which of the following
disorders:
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 Question 15

1 out of 1 points
Which of the following is not a risk factor associated with the development of
syndrome X and type 2 diabetes mellitus?
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 Question 16
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Which of the following are classic features of ulcerative colitis?
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 Question 17
1 out of 1 points
Diagnostic confirmation of acute leukemia is based on:

biopsy
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a.
Bone marrow aspiration and
biopsy
b.
Pancytopenia
c.
Hyperuricemia
d.
All of the above
 Question 18
0 out of 1 points
After thorough history, physical examination, and laboratory tests, a patient is
diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Which of the following initial
treatment plans is currently considered most effective?
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 Question 19
1 out of 1 points
Steve, age 69, has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). When teaching him
how to reduce his lower esophageal sphincter pressure, which substances do you
recommend that he avoid?

Apples
b.
Pepperm
int
c.
Cucumb
ers
d.
Popsicles
 Question 20
1 out of 1 points
Microalbuminuria is a measure of: