What leads to a rigid abdomen in peritonitis?
Impaction of stool in the large intestine
Fluid is pushing against the abdominal wall
Increased gas causes abdominal distention
Inflammation and abdominal muscle spasm
The Correct Answer is D
Choice A rationale
Impaction of stool in the large intestine could lead to constipation and discomfort, but it would not typically cause a rigid abdomen in peritonitis.
Choice B rationale
While fluid can cause distension or bloating of the abdomen, it does not typically cause the abdomen to become rigid.
Choice C rationale
Increased gas can cause abdominal distention or bloating, but it does not typically cause the abdomen to become rigid.
Choice D rationale
In peritonitis, inflammation of the peritoneum (the lining of the abdominal cavity) can cause the abdominal muscles to spasm, leading to a rigid abdomen.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Choice A rationale
Metrorrhagia refers to irregular, often heavy menstrual bleeding that occurs at irregular intervals.
Choice B rationale
Hypomenorrhea refers to unusually light menstrual bleeding.
Choice C rationale
Polymenorhagia refers to frequent, but not necessarily heavy, menstrual periods.
Choice D rationale
Amenorrhea is the absence or suppression of menstruation in which a woman experiences three or more missed menses.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Choice A rationale
Cushing syndrome is caused by chronic high blood levels of cortisol or related corticosteroids.
Choice B rationale
Addison disease is a disorder in which the adrenal glands don’t produce enough hormones.
Choice C rationale
Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism, not a benign tumor of the adrenal medulla.
Choice D rationale
Pheochromocytoma is a rare, usually noncancerous (benign) tumor that develops in cells in the center of an adrenal gland. This tumor can release hormones that can cause a persistent or episodic increase in blood pressure.
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