On Physical Exam, the Physician Noted That the Patient Had

question 30

Multiple Choice

On physical exam, the physician noted that the patient had hepatosplenomegaly. Further testing was ordered, and the patient will return in 2 weeks.

• A)R16.0
• B)R16.1
• C)R16.2
• D)R16.0, R16.1

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Definitions:

Adrenal Gland

Gland located above the kidneys that produces various hormones including adrenaline and cortisol, involved in stress responses.

Diabetes Mellitus

A metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period due to insulin production or action issues.

Diabetes Insipidus

A condition characterized by excessive thirst and excretion of large amounts of severely diluted urine, resulting from inadequate levels of antidiuretic hormone or the kidney's response to it.

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that allows cells to absorb glucose from the blood, thus lowering blood glucose levels.