Question 1

An excess of thyroid hormones causes an overabundance of proteins within blood vessels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which of the following symptoms are associated with hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased irritability 
B)  Exophthalmos 
C)  Weight loss 
D)  Lethargy 
A)  Increased irritability 
B)  Exophthalmos 
C)  Weight loss 
D)  Lethargy D

Question 3

Compression of the jugular removes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only a venous hum 
B)  Only a bruit 
C)  Both a venous hum and a bruit 
D)  None of these answers is correct. 
A)  Only a venous hum 
B)  Only a bruit 
C)  Both a venous hum and a bruit 
D)  None of these answers is correct. A

Question 4

Which of the following is true of congenital hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clinical manifestations tend to be evident at around 1 month of age. 
B)  It is not fatal. 
C)  There is an increased risk in children with Down syndrome. 
D)  Excessive wakefulness is a clinical manifestation. 
A)  Clinical manifestations tend to be evident at around 1 month of age. 
B)  It is not fatal. 
C)  There is an increased risk in children with Down syndrome. 
D)  Excessive wakefulness is a clinical manifestation.

Question 5

What gland secretes cortisol?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pituitary 
B)  Adrenal 
C)  Thyroid 
D)  Pancreas 
A)  Pituitary 
B)  Adrenal 
C)  Thyroid 
D)  Pancreas

Question 6

Describe the posterior approach to palpating the thyroid.

Accepted Answer

Place the fingers of both of your hands

Question 7

The endocrine system consists of a number of:

Accepted Answer

A)  muscle groups. 
B)  neural networks. 
C)  adipose layers. 
D)  glands. 
A)  muscle groups. 
B)  neural networks. 
C)  adipose layers. 
D)  glands.

Question 8

Pregnant women with hypothyroidism are at increased risk of preeclampsia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Plummer's nails are a sign of what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thyroid disease 
B)  Adrenal nonfunction 
C)  Renal failure 
D)  Hyperpituitary syndrome 
A)  Thyroid disease 
B)  Adrenal nonfunction 
C)  Renal failure 
D)  Hyperpituitary syndrome

Question 10

Upon inspecting the skin of a patient, you notice purple striae over the abdomen. Which of the following diseases may be indicated by this finding?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cushing's syndrome 
B)  Addison's disease 
C)  Diabetes mellitus 
D)  Hypothyroidism 
A)  Cushing's syndrome 
B)  Addison's disease 
C)  Diabetes mellitus 
D)  Hypothyroidism

Question 11

Asymmetry of the neck muscles potentially suggests an enlarged thyroid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which part of the endocrine system creates chemicals that speed up metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pituitary gland 
B)  Thyroid gland 
C)  Pancreas 
D)  Hypothalamus 
A)  Pituitary gland 
B)  Thyroid gland 
C)  Pancreas 
D)  Hypothalamus

Question 13

Lid lag and the presence of a rim of sclera are symptoms of what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adrenal disorder 
B)  Thyrotoxicosis 
C)  Graves' disease 
D)  Cushing's syndrome 
A)  Adrenal disorder 
B)  Thyrotoxicosis 
C)  Graves' disease 
D)  Cushing's syndrome

Question 14

What imaging study is used in diagnosing tumors of various endocrine glands?

Accepted Answer

A)  MRI 
B)  Thyroid ultrasound 
C)  TSH test 
D)  Radioactive iodine 
A)  MRI 
B)  Thyroid ultrasound 
C)  TSH test 
D)  Radioactive iodine

Question 15

The heart and stomach produce chemicals that could make them considered part of the endocrine system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The tissue in the anterior pituitary gland secretes six different hormones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A slight deviation of the trachea to the right is considered normal in palpation; under inspection the trachea should be midline and appear symmetrical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A sudden onset of fatigue, heart palpitations, a constant state of wakefulness, and weight loss together suggest what ailment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adrenal disease 
B)  Hyperthyroidism 
C)  Diabetes 
D)  Addison's disease 
A)  Adrenal disease 
B)  Hyperthyroidism 
C)  Diabetes 
D)  Addison's disease

Question 19

How might hypothyroidism manifest in the gastrointestinal, female genitourinary, and musculoskeletal systems?

Accepted Answer

Gastrointestinal: constipation

Question 20

Which is commonly measured when investigating thyroid function?

Accepted Answer

A)  FT4 
B)  TT4 
C)  TT3 
D)  FT3 
A)  FT4 
B)  TT4 
C)  TT3 
D)  FT3

An excess of thyroid hormones causes an overabundance of proteins within blood vessels.

Which of the following symptoms are associated with hypothyroidism?

Compression of the jugular removes which of the following?

Which of the following is true of congenital hypothyroidism?

What gland secretes cortisol?

Describe the posterior approach to palpating the thyroid.

The endocrine system consists of a number of:

Pregnant women with hypothyroidism are at increased risk of preeclampsia.

Plummer's nails are a sign of what?

Upon inspecting the skin of a patient, you notice purple striae over the abdomen. Which of the following diseases may be indicated by this finding?

Asymmetry of the neck muscles potentially suggests an enlarged thyroid.

Which part of the endocrine system creates chemicals that speed up metabolism?

Lid lag and the presence of a rim of sclera are symptoms of what?

What imaging study is used in diagnosing tumors of various endocrine glands?

The heart and stomach produce chemicals that could make them considered part of the endocrine system.

The tissue in the anterior pituitary gland secretes six different hormones.

A slight deviation of the trachea to the right is considered normal in palpation; under inspection the trachea should be midline and appear symmetrical.

A sudden onset of fatigue, heart palpitations, a constant state of wakefulness, and weight loss together suggest what ailment?

How might hypothyroidism manifest in the gastrointestinal, female genitourinary, and musculoskeletal systems?

Which is commonly measured when investigating thyroid function?

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Exam 13: Endocrine Disorders

An excess of thyroid hormones causes an overabundance of proteins within blood vessels.

Which of the following symptoms are associated with hypothyroidism?

Compression of the jugular removes which of the following?

Which of the following is true of congenital hypothyroidism?

What gland secretes cortisol?

Describe the posterior approach to palpating the thyroid.

The endocrine system consists of a number of:

Pregnant women with hypothyroidism are at increased risk of preeclampsia.

Plummer's nails are a sign of what?

Upon inspecting the skin of a patient, you notice purple striae over the abdomen. Which of the following diseases may be indicated by this finding?

Asymmetry of the neck muscles potentially suggests an enlarged thyroid.

Which part of the endocrine system creates chemicals that speed up metabolism?

Lid lag and the presence of a rim of sclera are symptoms of what?

What imaging study is used in diagnosing tumors of various endocrine glands?

The heart and stomach produce chemicals that could make them considered part of the endocrine system.

The tissue in the anterior pituitary gland secretes six different hormones.

A slight deviation of the trachea to the right is considered normal in palpation; under inspection the trachea should be midline and appear symmetrical.

A sudden onset of fatigue, heart palpitations, a constant state of wakefulness, and weight loss together suggest what ailment?

How might hypothyroidism manifest in the gastrointestinal, female genitourinary, and musculoskeletal systems?

Which is commonly measured when investigating thyroid function?

Interview and History-Taking Strategies

Physical Examination Strategies

Documentation Strategies

Cultural and Spiritual Assessment

Nutritional Assessment

Mental Health Disorders

Integumentary Disorders

Eye Disorders

Ear Disorders

Nose, Sinus, Mouth, and Throat Disorders

Respiratory Disorders

Cardiovascular Disorders

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Neurological Disorders

Male Genitourinary Disorders

Female Genitourinary and Breast Disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Health Assessment, History, and Physical Examination

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