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A manifestation of late state
... [Show More] hypothyroidism Answer- myxedema madness
myexedema madness Answer- hallucinations and paranoia
late state of hypothyroidism
physical findings in hypothyroidism Answer- thin dry hair
dry skin
constipation
carpal tunnel syndrome
lateral eyebrow loss
hearing loss
When studying pt's favorite color and presence of bipolar disorder, which test will
analyze the data most effectively? Answer- Chi-square test
Used to compare samples with non-measurable nominal/categorical variables Answerchi-square test
used to compare the means of 2 independent and different sample populations (ie
height of men in Texas and NY) Answer- T-test
It requires a large sample or known population variance Answer- z-test
Study follows a group of similar individuals to determine risk of developing disease
Answer- Cohort Study
Analyzes a known outcome by looking back in time to assess exposure Answer- Casecontrol
Analyzes a population (or representative subset) at a single point in time (a cross
sectional) to assess disease incidence and prevalence Answer- Cross sectional study
Experimental/clinical trial that studies the effect of an intervention by comparing the
treatment to a placebo in 2 equivalent groups separated by randomization Answer- RCT
In patient with cerebral ataxia, Parkinsonism, bone pain, mental slowing, attention
problems, hypercalcemia and elevated parathyroid hormone, what is true AnswerCorrecting calcium level will prevent delirium
Hyperthyroidism may manifest like before classic sx of Graves' disease appear
Answer- generalized anxiety
or
panic
In patients presenting with dementia, what is true about brain tumors? Answerparaneoplastic limbic encephalitis should be suspected
Early sx of paraneoplastic limbic encephalitis are Answer- confusion
agitation
memory loss progressing to dementia
Tumors tend to be symptomatic than ischemic strokes affecting comparable
brain volume Answer- less
Brain tumors in adults are associated with psychiatric symptoms in of
patients Answer- 50%
What is the superior level of evidence in regards to therapeutic clinical research?
Answer- RCT, especially meta-analysis of multiple RCT's [Show Less]