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APEA- Endocrine Assessment VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2025
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APEA- Endocrine Assessment VERIFIEDQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 2025
A 29-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) complains of facial
swelling. She has been on a prolonged course of corticosteroids. On assessment,
moon face appearance is noted. She has most likely developed:
Cushing syndrome.
Addison's disease.
Sjögren syndrome.
Syndrome X. - ANSWER Cushing syndrome.
Hyperpigmentation of the skin and mucous membranes can be seen in patients
who:
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Addison's Disease.
Cushing's Disease.
diabetes. - ANSWER Addison's Disease.
Hyperplasia of the thyroid gland is caused by a deficiency of:
phosphorus.
iron.
magnesium.
iodine. - ANSWER iodine.
, Which hemoglobin A1C level is typically used to diagnose type 2 diabetes?
0.05
0.055
0.06
0.065 - ANSWER 0.065
Which of the following is NOT associated with Hashimoto's thyroiditis?
Weight loss
Cold intolerance
Hair loss
Decreased sweating - ANSWER weight loss
Myxedema - ANSWER hypothyroidism
A sweat test is used to help diagnose:
Graves' disease.
hypothyroidism.
cystic fibrosis.
Crohn's disease. - ANSWER cystic fibrosis.
The appearance of breast development in girls before the age of 8 years is
termed:
amenorrhea.
gynecomastia.
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