Exam 7: Endocrine Pathologies

Which condition is due to an overproduction of parathyroid hormone resulting in muscle weakness, fatigue, and hypertension?

Which disease is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States?

Which condition results from diminished function of the parathyroid gland leading to hypocalcemia?

Which condition results from diminished function of the parathyroid gland leading to hypocalcemia?

Which disease results from chronic adrenal insufficiency and is characterized by general weakness and bronzing of the skin and mucous membranes?

Which disorder involves hypercortisolism?

Which condition can lead to insulin shock?

Massage considerations for a client whose body is underdeveloped (as in dwarfism) as a result of hypopituitarism include:

Which statement characterizes Cushing syndrome?

Which disease is characterized by enlargement of the hands, feet, and face with protrusion of the jaw?

Which condition is a complication of diabetes mellitus?

A client with good vitality exhibits:

Which term means low blood calcium levels?

Which condition results in dry skin, making massage using an emollient lubricant helpful for the client?

Which disease is characterized by hyperthyroidism?

Which condition results from decreased blood glucose levels?

Which statement describes thyroid cancer?

Which consideration is necessary for massaging a client with insulin-dependent type I diabetes?

Which pathogen is most likely to infect individuals with diabetes mellitus because of sugar imbalance?

Which disease is caused by insufficient antidiuretic hormone?