Терапия и хирургия: нервная, эндокринная системы и почки: лист заданий с ответами

Which fasting plasma glucose level is used to diagnose diabetes?

1. A15,0 mmol/L (270 mg/dL) or higher
2. B5,5 mmol/L (99 mg/dL) or higher
3. C4,0 mmol/L (72 mg/dL) or higher
4. D7,0 mmol/L (126 mg/dL) or higher

Which finding is a common reason for urgent dialysis?

1. AHyperkalaemia that does not respond to treatment
2. BA haemoglobin of 105 g/L (10,5 g/dL) with mild tiredness
3. CA mildly raised creatinine with no symptoms
4. DA single episode of itching

Какой уровень повреждения спинного мозга с наибольшей вероятностью остановит работу диафрагмы?

1. AПолное повреждение на уровне L3 или ниже
2. BПолное повреждение на уровне S2 или ниже
3. CПолное повреждение на уровне C3 или выше
4. DПолное повреждение на уровне T10 или ниже

Which group of problems is typical of primary hyperparathyroidism?

1. AHeat intolerance, tremor, weight loss and diarrhoea
2. BMuscle cramps, tingling lips and seizures
3. CHair loss, weight gain and feeling cold
4. DKidney stones, bone pain, abdominal pain and low mood

Пациент с инсультом понимает сказанное, но с трудом находит слова и говорит короткими, напряжёнными фразами. Какой это тип афазии?

1. AГлобальная афазия без понимания
2. BЭкспрессивная (Брока) афазия
3. CДизартрия из-за слабости мышц лица
4. DРецептивная (Вернике) афазия

Why can a patient with an insulin pump develop DKA within hours if the pump stops working?

1. AThe body becomes allergic to insulin when the pump stops
2. BThe battery in the pump releases chemicals into the blood
3. CThe pump gives only rapid-acting insulin, so there is no long-acting reserve
4. DThe pump gives long-acting insulin, which builds up and stops working all at once

A patient has erratic glucose readings. The nurse finds a soft, rubbery lump where they always inject. What is the most important teaching?

1. AKeep injecting into the lump, because it hurts less there
2. BUse healthy sites and check glucose often, as less insulin may be needed
3. CMassage the lump firmly after every injection
4. DDouble the insulin dose because the lump blocks the insulin

The nurse has four endocrine patients. Which one needs to be seen first?

1. AA patient with hypothyroidism who has been constipated for three days
2. BA patient with Graves' disease asking about radioactive iodine
3. CA patient after thyroidectomy with mild pain on swallowing
4. DA patient with hyperthyroidism who is confused, with a temperature of 39,5 °C (103,1 °F)