In patients with Alzheimer’s dementia, not walking or talking, decreased eating, weight loss and dependence with care are all signs and symptoms of which of the 3 forms?
What is Severe Alzheimers
100
This neurotransmitter is disrupted in anorexia nervosa and is thought to be involved with eating behavior, motivation and reward
What is Dopamine
100
What is the recommended total weight gain during pregnancy for a women with a normal BMI before pregnancy?
What is 25-25 pounds
100
A 64 year old male presents with fever of 103, cough, chills, 4 pound weight loss, anorexia, and RLL infiltrate on XRAY. What is the most likely diagnosis?
What is CAP
100
What neonatal Cardiac malformation classically presents with failure to thrive?
What is EC Cushings
200
Out of all of the CNS primary tumors that cause weight loss, which one is a rapidly progressive tumor that is considered a high grade astrocytoma and is associated with a very poor prognosis?
What is Glioblastoma multiform
200
The symptoms of this disorder include restriction of energy intake that leads to a low body weight, intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat and distorted perception of body weight and shape
What is Anorexia Nervousa
200
How many pounds total should be gained in the first trimester in a woman with a normal BMI prior to pregnancy?
What is 3-5 pounds
200
You have had unintentional weight loss and night sweats. You think you may be coming down with something so you go to the ER on Sunday…and… you have a cavitary lesion in your Left lung. What specific location of the lung is TB most likely to affect?
What is Apical Region
200
I’ve been SOB, gained 3lbs, and my kankles are larger than usual for the last 2 days... What do I have?
What is CHF
300
Out of all of the CNS primary tumors that cause weight loss, which one is considered benign in 90% of cases and requires complete resection for treatment?
What is Meningioma
300
In an anorexia nervosa patient, this percent of weight loss requires psychiatric hospitalization
What is 25%
300
A loss of what percent of normal body weight may result in abnormal menstrual function?
What is 10-15%
300
I have lost weight and been skinny my entire life because of my Cystic Fibrosis. I must have therapy every day to clear my airways so that I can breathe. What other major organ is most linked with Cystic Fibrosis?
What is Pancreas-exocrine dysfunction (insufficiency)
300
What primary Lab Panel used in determining Cardiac Risk Factors will improve with weight loss?
What is a Lipid Panel
400
Weakness and/or paralysis, wasting and weight loss, decreased muscle tone and deep tendon reflexes, as well as fasiculations being present are all signs and symptoms of what type of motor neuron lesion?
What is Lower Motor Neuron
400
Acute weight loss is considered a side effect for which SSRI
What is Prozac
400
What opioid receptor blocker restores menstrual function when given to women with amenorrhea associated with weight loss?
What is Naltrexone
400
I have COPD, what is happening to my general body shape and my chest?
What is weight loss and wasting of muscles (Barrel chested).
400
Before I start my Statin therapy what non pharmacological option should I do first?
What is Lifestyle modification
500
Name the sign that is often seen on the hand of patients suffering from bulimia. It appears as a result of frequent binging and purging.
What is Russell's sign
500
The symptoms of major depressive disorder include (but are not limited to) sleep disturbances, diminished interest in or pleasure from activities, loss of energy or fatigue, weight loss or weight gain and/or mood disturbances. What is the criteria for symptom duration in a patient experiencing a major depressive episode?
What is 2 weeks
500
What is the most likely diagnosis of a woman complaining of anovulation, acne, hirsutism, infertility and weight gain or obesity?
10. I take care of my CHF at home. The last couple of days it has become worse and I have gained weight. What drug can I slightly increase the dose of to help me right now?