Question 1

Which of the following is an example of autonomic nervous system involvement with diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Foot drop 
B)  Carpal tunnel syndrome 
C)  Numbness and burning in the feet 
D)  Impaired bladder function 
A)  Foot drop 
B)  Carpal tunnel syndrome 
C)  Numbness and burning in the feet 
D)  Impaired bladder function D

Question 2

Why is the blood A1C level important?

Accepted Answer

A)  It gives the client's blood glucose reading over time. 
B)  It gives the client's blood glucose reading for the last 24 hours. 
C)  It gives the client's calcium intake over time. 
D)  It gives the client's calcium intake in the last 24 hours. 
A)  It gives the client's blood glucose reading over time. 
B)  It gives the client's blood glucose reading for the last 24 hours. 
C)  It gives the client's calcium intake over time. 
D)  It gives the client's calcium intake in the last 24 hours. A

Question 3

An adult with acromegaly will have enlargement of which of the following structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Femur 
B)  Humerus 
C)  Ribs 
D)  Hands 
A)  Femur 
B)  Humerus 
C)  Ribs 
D)  Hands D

Question 4

Which of the following should be a red flag to the therapist during an examination?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carpal tunnel syndrome in one upper extremity 
B)  Bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome 
C)  Calcific tendonitis in one shoulder of an individual 
D)  Calcific tendonitis in both shoulders of an individual 
A)  Carpal tunnel syndrome in one upper extremity 
B)  Bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome 
C)  Calcific tendonitis in one shoulder of an individual 
D)  Calcific tendonitis in both shoulders of an individual

Question 5

What thyroid disorder is marked by protruding of the eyes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypothyroidism 
B)  Thyroiditis 
C)  Hashimoto's thyroiditis 
D)  Hyperthyroidism 
A)  Hypothyroidism 
B)  Thyroiditis 
C)  Hashimoto's thyroiditis 
D)  Hyperthyroidism

Question 6

What is the leading cause of end-stage renal disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diabetes 
B)  Cardiovascular disease 
C)  Poor diet 
D)  Medication overdose 
A)  Diabetes 
B)  Cardiovascular disease 
C)  Poor diet 
D)  Medication overdose

Question 7

Which of the following is not a function of the hypothalamus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct control over the thalamus gland 
B)  Direct control over the anterior portion of the pituitary gland 
C)  Direct control over the posterior portion of the pituitary gland 
D)  Synthesis and release of hormones directly into blood circulation 
A)  Direct control over the thalamus gland 
B)  Direct control over the anterior portion of the pituitary gland 
C)  Direct control over the posterior portion of the pituitary gland 
D)  Synthesis and release of hormones directly into blood circulation

Question 8

Which of the following is not a normal manifestation of hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carpal tunnel syndrome 
B)  Proximal muscle weakness 
C)  Distal muscle weakness 
D)  Normal muscle bulk 
A)  Carpal tunnel syndrome 
B)  Proximal muscle weakness 
C)  Distal muscle weakness 
D)  Normal muscle bulk

Question 9

Which of the following is considered a normal fasting blood glucose level?

Accepted Answer

A)  60 mg/dL 
B)  90 mg/dL 
C)  140 mg/dL 
D)  160 mg/dL 
A)  60 mg/dL 
B)  90 mg/dL 
C)  140 mg/dL 
D)  160 mg/dL

Question 10

A client with a history of diabetes is ready to begin an exercise session at a physical therapy clinic. The client's current blood glucose level is 65 mg/dL. What is the appropriate action by the client and the therapist in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cancel the appointment and return the next day in another attempt to exercise. 
B)  Contact the referring physician immediately. 
C)  Give the client a 10- to 15-g carbohydrate snack, and retest blood glucose level in 15 minutes. 
D)  Begin the exercise session. 
A)  Cancel the appointment and return the next day in another attempt to exercise. 
B)  Contact the referring physician immediately. 
C)  Give the client a 10- to 15-g carbohydrate snack, and retest blood glucose level in 15 minutes. 
D)  Begin the exercise session.

Question 11

Why are individuals with hyperparathyroidism more likely to have fractures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Poor balance 
B)  Proximal muscle weakness 
C)  Associated cancerous tumors 
D)  Release of bone calcium into the blood stream 
A)  Poor balance 
B)  Proximal muscle weakness 
C)  Associated cancerous tumors 
D)  Release of bone calcium into the blood stream

Question 12

Parathyroid hormone regulates which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sodium and iron 
B)  Potassium and iron 
C)  Calcium and phosphorus 
D)  Sodium and phosphorus 
A)  Sodium and iron 
B)  Potassium and iron 
C)  Calcium and phosphorus 
D)  Sodium and phosphorus

Question 13

Which of the following would cause central diabetes insipidus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pituitary trauma 
B)  Medication overdose 
C)  Alcohol 
D)  Hypercalcemia 
A)  Pituitary trauma 
B)  Medication overdose 
C)  Alcohol 
D)  Hypercalcemia

Question 14

Which of the following is the cause of Cushing's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hyperfunction of the adrenal gland 
B)  Hypofunction of the adrenal gland 
C)  Excess secretion of ACTH 
D)  Decreased secretion of ACTH 
A)  Hyperfunction of the adrenal gland 
B)  Hypofunction of the adrenal gland 
C)  Excess secretion of ACTH 
D)  Decreased secretion of ACTH

Question 15

Which of the following symptoms of diabetes mellitus is usually found only in type 1 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Polyphagia 
B)  Polydipsia 
C)  Polyuria 
D)  Hyperglycemia 
A)  Polyphagia 
B)  Polydipsia 
C)  Polyuria 
D)  Hyperglycemia

Which of the following is an example of autonomic nervous system involvement with diabetes?

Why is the blood A1C level important?

An adult with acromegaly will have enlargement of which of the following structures?

Which of the following should be a red flag to the therapist during an examination?

What thyroid disorder is marked by protruding of the eyes?

What is the leading cause of end-stage renal disease?

Which of the following is not a function of the hypothalamus?

Which of the following is not a normal manifestation of hypothyroidism?

Which of the following is considered a normal fasting blood glucose level?

A client with a history of diabetes is ready to begin an exercise session at a physical therapy clinic. The client's current blood glucose level is 65 mg/dL. What is the appropriate action by the client and the therapist in this situation?

Why are individuals with hyperparathyroidism more likely to have fractures?

Parathyroid hormone regulates which of the following?

Which of the following would cause central diabetes insipidus?

Which of the following is the cause of Cushing's syndrome?

Which of the following symptoms of diabetes mellitus is usually found only in type 1 diabetes?

Introduction to Screening for Referral in Physical Therapy

Interviewing as a Screening Tool

Pain Types and Viscerogenic Pain Patterns

Physical Assessment as a Screening Tool

Screening for Hematologic Disease

Screening for Cardiovascular Disease

Screening for Pulmonary Disease

Screening for Gastrointestinal Disease

Screening for Hepatic and Biliary Disease

Screening for Urogenital Disease

Screening for Immunologic Disease

Screening for Cancer

Screening the Head, Neck, and Back

Screening the Sacrum, Sacroiliac, and Pelvis

Screening the Lower Quadrant: Buttock, Hip, Groin, Thigh, and Leg

Screening the Chest, Breasts, and Ribs

Screening the Shoulder and Upper Extremity

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Exam 11: Screening for Endocrine and Metabolic Disease

Which of the following is an example of autonomic nervous system involvement with diabetes?

Why is the blood A1C level important?

An adult with acromegaly will have enlargement of which of the following structures?

Which of the following should be a red flag to the therapist during an examination?

What thyroid disorder is marked by protruding of the eyes?

What is the leading cause of end-stage renal disease?

Which of the following is not a function of the hypothalamus?

Which of the following is not a normal manifestation of hypothyroidism?

Which of the following is considered a normal fasting blood glucose level?

A client with a history of diabetes is ready to begin an exercise session at a physical therapy clinic. The client's current blood glucose level is 65 mg/dL. What is the appropriate action by the client and the therapist in this situation?

Why are individuals with hyperparathyroidism more likely to have fractures?

Parathyroid hormone regulates which of the following?

Which of the following would cause central diabetes insipidus?

Which of the following is the cause of Cushing's syndrome?

Which of the following symptoms of diabetes mellitus is usually found only in type 1 diabetes?

Introduction to Screening for Referral in Physical Therapy

Interviewing as a Screening Tool

Pain Types and Viscerogenic Pain Patterns

Physical Assessment as a Screening Tool

Screening for Hematologic Disease

Screening for Cardiovascular Disease

Screening for Pulmonary Disease

Screening for Gastrointestinal Disease

Screening for Hepatic and Biliary Disease

Screening for Urogenital Disease

Screening for Immunologic Disease

Screening for Cancer

Screening the Head, Neck, and Back

Screening the Sacrum, Sacroiliac, and Pelvis

Screening the Lower Quadrant: Buttock, Hip, Groin, Thigh, and Leg

Screening the Chest, Breasts, and Ribs

Screening the Shoulder and Upper Extremity

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