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'''Incorrect'''-Removal of the involved lobe alone can be appropriate after delivery. But total thyroidectomy is always the most preferred procedure. +
'''Incorrect'''-In late septic shock, patients become obtunded with decreased cardiac output and hypotension that is not reversible by volume replacement. +
'''Correct'''-Nitrogen narcosis is due to increased partial pressure of nitrogen in the nervous system; symptoms are analogous to those of alcohol intoxication like lightheadedness, dizziness, ataxia, and nausea. It is a manifestation of compression sickness occurring during descent. +
'''Incorrect'''-Vitamin D deficiency will have low calcium, low phosphate, increased PTH, low 25-OH vitamin D and low or elevated 1,25 Dihydroxy vitamin D levels. Vitamin D deficiency causes low 25-OH vitamin D and 1,25 Dihydroxy vitamin D levels that will lead to hypocalcemia. Hypocalcemia then triggers a secondary hyperparathyroidism leading to hypophosphatemia and elevated 1,25 Dihydroxy vitamin D levels. +
Sotalol is a class III anti-arrhythmic that acts by blocking cardiac potassium channels. It is associated with a dose dependent prolongation of the QT interval. +
Acting out is an immature defense mechanism in which the individual expresses unacceptable feelings through actions that are usually anti-social and are done to garner attention (e.g. tantrums). +
Amyloid light-chain (AL) amyloidosis is due to deposition of Ig light chains. It is commonly associated with multiple myeloma. +
Suramin, melasoprol, and eflornithin are indicated for African sleeping sickness that is caused by ''Trypanosoma brucei'' and transmitted by Tse Tse fly bite +
The proximal convoluted tubule is the site of action of osmotic diuretics, such as mannitol, and carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, such as acetazolamide. +
Standing from a seated position (Valsalva maneuver) increases the intensity of murmur caused by HCM. +
The rate of fluid accumulation relative to pericardial compensatory stretch mechanisms plays a significant role in the clinical presentation of cardiac tamponade. +
LV failure is a common complication post-MI, but the symptoms and signs of this patient do not suggest LV failure. +
Recruiting more patients, who fit the inclusion criteria, can increase the statistical power of the study. +