PANCE Practice Test

Category - PA

Which of the following disorders are usually characterized by weight loss, depressed mood, feeling of tired, fatigue and frequent, nonspecific abdominal pain?
  1. Pheochromocytoma
  2. Pancreatic carcinoma
  3. Adrenocortical insufficiency
  4. Cushing syndrome
Explanation
Answer: B - Pancreatic carcinoma should always be considered in depressed middle-aged patients. It’s symptoms include weight loss, abdominal pain, apathy, decreased energy, lethargy, anhedonia, and depression.
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