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You are seeing a 55-year-old man who is relatively healthy b…
You are seeing a 55-year-old man who is relatively healthy but complains of the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. His physical exam is normal except for a slightly enlarged prostate noted on digital rectal exam. There is no tenderness or nodularity to the prostate. His PSA is normal for his age and ethnicity. His initial screening questionnaire indicates he has mild to moderate symptoms. What is the next question you should ask to determine whether or not you should initiate medical therapy for his symptoms?
When is glucagon used?
When is glucagon used?
Define ketoacidosis. Why might a person suffering from an i…
Define ketoacidosis. Why might a person suffering from an insulin deficit have ketoacidosis?
The most appropriate initial oral agent for management of ty…
The most appropriate initial oral agent for management of type 2 diabetes is _______.
Which of the following is TRUE regarding glucose homeostasis…
Which of the following is TRUE regarding glucose homeostasis?
Which of the following is FALSE regarding thyroid stimulatin…
Which of the following is FALSE regarding thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)?
What are three conditions that would cause an increase in th…
What are three conditions that would cause an increase in the production and secretion of the thyroid hormones?
What is the mechanism of action of the alpha-glucosidase inh…
What is the mechanism of action of the alpha-glucosidase inhibitors?
Drugs used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus are adminis…
Drugs used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus are administered parenterally (insulins, amylin analog, incretin mimetics), or they are oral antidiabetic drugs. List the oral drug categories indicated for Type 2 diabetes.