Question

4 multiple choice 5 points
the best definition of parathyroid is:
o abnormal thyroid.
beside the thyroid.
above the thyroid.
within the thyroid.
5 multiple choice 5 points
a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus would be treated with
a corticosteroid
a growth hormone supplement
an antidiabetic drug
insulin
6 multiple choice 5 points
in order to see if the prescribed treatment was effective for his patients diabetes mellitus, the physician ordered a
hemoglobin a1c
radioactive iodine uptake test
vanillylmandelic acid test
fsh assay

Explanation:

• Question 4: The prefix "para -" means beside. So "parathyroid" means beside the thyroid.
• Question 5: Type 1 diabetes mellitus is characterized by the body's inability to produce insulin. Insulin is the main treatment for type 1 diabetes.
• Question 6: Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) measures the average blood glucose level over the past 2 - 3 months, which helps assess the effectiveness of diabetes treatment.

Answer:

1. B. beside the thyroid
2. D. insulin
3. A. hemoglobin A1C