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NABP Exam NAPLEX Topic 3 Question 80 Discussion

Actual exam question for NABP's NAPLEX exam
Question #: 80
Topic #: 3
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A 67-year-old female presents to your clinic complaining of fatigue, diarrhea, headaches and a loss of appetite. Upon examination you find that she is having some cognitive difficulty. Laboratory results reveal: MCV: 109fL; Hgb: 9g/dL; MMA and homocystine are both elevated. Shilling test is positive.

What is the next best step in the management of this patient?

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Suggested Answer: C

A fasting blood glucose level of greater than 7 mmol/L (or greater than 126mg/dL) is an indicator of type 2 diabetes.


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Dorathy
1 days ago
I'm not sure, but I think A) Lifelong folic acid supplementation could also be a good option.
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Thora
3 days ago
I agree with Marcelle, Vitamin B12 supplementation is important for this patient.
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Marcelle
3 days ago
I think the next best step is B) Lifelong Vitamin B12 supplementation.
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