You Are a Physician, and a Patient Presents Himself with a Series

question 233

Multiple Choice

You are a physician, and a patient presents himself with a series of complaints, which you suspect might indicate type I diabetes.What symptoms did the patient most likely present, and what test would you order to help confirm your diagnosis?

• A) Patient complained of thirst, lethargy, and frequent urination, so you test for glucose in the urine.
• B) Patient complained of lethargy, frequent urination, and muscle cramps, so you test calcium levels in the urine.
• C) Patient complained of weight gain, lethargy, and swelling in the neck, so you test TSH levels in the blood.
• D) Patient complained of thirst, weight gain, and frequent urination, so you test ACTH levels in the blood.
• E) Patient complained of inability to urinate, high blood pressure, and weight gain, so you test insulin levels in the blood.

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Definitions:

Foreskin

The portion of the sleeve-like skin covering the shaft of the penis that extends over the glans penis. Also known as prepuce.

Frenulum

The triangular area of sensitive skin on the underside of the penis, attaching the glans to the foreskin.

Glans

The sensitive bulbous structure at the distal end of the penis or clitoris.

Foreskin

The retractable fold of skin covering the glans of an uncircumcised penis, which plays a role in protection and sexual sensitivity.