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16. Most ventricular premature beats discovered on clinical examination are:

A) Completely benign B) Life-threatening C) Require ablation D) Indicate heart disease

17. Which statement regarding diet and diabetes is false?

A) New evidence suggests that diabetics do not have to avoid foods that contain simple carbohydrates B) Carbohydrate counting is important C) Fiber is beneficial D) Sugary drinks should be avoided

18. Hyperkalemia is reduced by each of the following EXCEPT:

A) Administration of calcium gluconate intravenously B) Insulin + glucose C) Albuterol D) Sodium polystyrene sulfonate

19. The anemia of chronic renal failure is usually due to:

A) Decreased erythropoietin production B) Iron deficiency C) Hemolysis D) Bone marrow suppression

20. You examine a 78 year old right handed man who is dysphasic after stroke. Which sign would you expect?

A) Right homonymous hemianopia B) Left hemiparesis C) Aphasia only D) Neglect