Exam 9: Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic Diseases

In the early stages of hypothyroidism, patients can present with slow speech, dyspnea, hypothermia, and hypotension.

Type II diabetes with renal tubular degeneration is reported with code _____.

A blood test finds that a patient has group B hyperlipidemia. This is reported with code ____________________.

Myxedema is reported with code _____.

Sally, a 32-year-old, has been experiencing sleeplessness, headache, flushing, and lack of concentration. After testing, Dr. Smith concluded that she has symptomatic premature menopause. The code(s) are this case is (are) ____________________.

The excessive and chronic production of cortisol by the adrenal cortex or by the administration of glucocorticoids in large doses for a period of several weeks or longer can cause _____.

A patient is seen today for examination of a cystic thyroid nodule. Code ____________________ would be reported for this case.

Respiratory alkalosis is reported with code ____________________.

Carnitine deficiency due to hemodialysis is reported with code ____________________.

Deficiency of vitamin C is reported with code _____.

Levothyroxine is used to treat hyperthyroidism.

Glutaric aciduria type II B is reported with code _____.

Precocious menstruation is reported with code _____.

Batten disease is reported with code_____.

Sam has been complaining of back pain, and a CT scan has determined an adrenal hemorrhage. This would be reported with code ____________________.

Glucose is needed for cells to properly supply energy for the body's metabolic functions.

Pendred syndrome is reported with code_____.

Hyperparathyroidism occurs when there is an undersecretion of thyroid hormones.

Radioactive iodine is used to destroy overfunctioning thyroid tissue.

An underactive thyroid that is not treated can cause conditions such as depression, sensitivity to cold, and fatigue.