Question

The medical term for parathyroid secretion deficiency is:

Select one:

a. Hypothyroiditis

b. Hyperthyroidism

c. Thyroiditis

d. Hypoparathyroidism

What type of cancer is the most responsible for the estimated female 2006 cancer deaths.

Select one:

a. Colon

b. Ovary

c. Lung and bronchus

d. Breast

e. Uterine

rovide the appropriate definition for the underlined abbreviation.
Bob is going to the optometrist for a VA test. He thinks he can see 20/20, however his OD has been fuzzy and his OS grainy. So while it seems his peripheral vision OU seems to be good, I'm sure the doctor will check a PERLA to rule out conjunctivitis.

Select one:

a. Visual acuity

b. right eye

c. left eye

d. both eyes

e. acronym for: pupils equal, round, react to light, accommodation

Answer 1

1. ANS: d. Hypoparathyroidism

Explanation:

The parathyroid gland can secrete Parathyroid hormone (PTH) and it can play an important role in bone remodeling. Hypoparathyroidism is the state of decreased secretion or activity of parathyroid hormone (PTH).

Thyroiditis is an inflammation (not an infection) of the thyroid gland

2. ANS: d. Breast

3. ANS: a. Visual acuity

Explanation: Visual acuity (VA) commonly refers to the clarity of vision.