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Johnny comes into clinic complaining of generalized fatigue. Dr. Fred takes his blood pressure and finds it to be 90/50 (his previously BP in last 5 visits averaged to be 134/86), and his resting heart rate was elevated. Dr. Fred orders some labs and finds that Johnny’s blood glucose levels were low (65mg/dl) and his potassium levels were high 6.5mmol/l. The results of Johnny’s endocrine panel show that his CRH and ACTH levels were higher than normal, but cortisol and aldosterone levels were extremely low. How would you classify this endocrine disorder

Kwashiorkor is a form of protein energy malnutrition that results in the characteristic swollen abdomen from peripheral edema. Which of the following mechanisms explains the development of edema

An obese patient is secreting insulin within normal ranges but has polydipsia, polyuria and polyphagia. This patient’s symptoms are best explained by which of the following?

Which of the following statements correctly identifies the Pathophysiology of obesity and the resulting disease

Which of the following is considered the best advice in regards to diet and weight loss

A person develops a tumor that secretes excess ACTH. Signs and symptoms in such a person would include:

Obesity’s etiology can be considered multifactorial, with a genetic component. Which of the following represents a genetic contributor to obesity

The use of adult sensors for pediatric patients may lead to [BLANK-1] and poor data quality.

Which of the following techniques can help reduce anxiety in children before a PSG study?

Bernard Soulier disease is a mutation that makes the glycoprotein platelet receptor, GP1b-IX-V, less effective. This genetic defect would prevent: