Question 1

Clinical manifestations of Graves disease may include

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A)  tremor. 
B)  cold intolerance. 
C)  lethargy. 
D)  weight gain. 
A)  tremor. 
B)  cold intolerance. 
C)  lethargy. 
D)  weight gain. A

Question 2

Propylthiouracil may be used to treat hyperthyroidism,because it

Accepted Answer

A)  destroys thyroid gland cells. 
B)  inhibits the release of TSH. 
C)  suppresses production of autoantibodies. 
D)  inhibits thyroid hormone synthesis. 
A)  destroys thyroid gland cells. 
B)  inhibits the release of TSH. 
C)  suppresses production of autoantibodies. 
D)  inhibits thyroid hormone synthesis. D

Question 3

Which response to an injection of ACTH indicates a primary adrenal insufficiency?

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A)  No change in serum glucocorticoid level 
B)  An increase in serum glucocorticoid level 
C)  A decrease in serum glucose level 
D)  An increase in serum ACTH level 
A)  No change in serum glucocorticoid level 
B)  An increase in serum glucocorticoid level 
C)  A decrease in serum glucose level 
D)  An increase in serum ACTH level A

Question 4

A clinical finding consistent with a diagnosis of syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion (SIADH)is

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A)  hypovolemia. 
B)  hyponatremia. 
C)  decreased osmolality. 
D)  dehydration. 
A)  hypovolemia. 
B)  hyponatremia. 
C)  decreased osmolality. 
D)  dehydration.

Question 5

A patient reporting vision changes,photophobia,and lid lag may be exhibiting signs of

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A)  Addison disease. 
B)  Cushing syndrome. 
C)  myxedema. 
D)  Graves disease. 
A)  Addison disease. 
B)  Cushing syndrome. 
C)  myxedema. 
D)  Graves disease.

Question 6

What effect would adrenocortical insufficiency have on an individual's response to surgical stress?

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A)  More prone to hyperglycemia 
B)  Decreased sensitivity to anesthesia 
C)  More susceptible to hypertensive crisis 
D)  More prone to hypotension 
A)  More prone to hyperglycemia 
B)  Decreased sensitivity to anesthesia 
C)  More susceptible to hypertensive crisis 
D)  More prone to hypotension

Question 7

It is true that Graves disease is

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A)  a secondary endocrine disorder. 
B)  associated with autoantibodies to TSH receptors. 
C)  characterized by high serum TSH levels. 
D)  untreatable. 
A)  a secondary endocrine disorder. 
B)  associated with autoantibodies to TSH receptors. 
C)  characterized by high serum TSH levels. 
D)  untreatable.

Question 8

An increase in ADH secretion occurs in response to

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A)  decreased serum osmolality. 
B)  dehydration. 
C)  hypervolemia. 
D)  hyponatremia. 
A)  decreased serum osmolality. 
B)  dehydration. 
C)  hypervolemia. 
D)  hyponatremia.

Question 9

Calcitonin is produced by thyroid parafollicular cells and increases bone formation by

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A)  homeostasis. 
B)  osteoclasts. 
C)  reabsorption. 
D)  osteoblasts. 
A)  homeostasis. 
B)  osteoclasts. 
C)  reabsorption. 
D)  osteoblasts.

Question 10

Radioactive iodine treatment is the therapy of choice in patients with Graves disease.The patient should be expected to

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A)  achieve full recovery after treatment. 
B)  need short-term thyroid replacement therapy. 
C)  need lifelong thyroid replacement therapy. 
D)  receive lifelong iodine treatment. 
A)  achieve full recovery after treatment. 
B)  need short-term thyroid replacement therapy. 
C)  need lifelong thyroid replacement therapy. 
D)  receive lifelong iodine treatment.

Question 11

A tumor which results in excessive production and release of catecholamines is

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A)  goiter. 
B)  pheochromocytoma. 
C)  Conn syndrome. 
D)  Cushing disease. 
A)  goiter. 
B)  pheochromocytoma. 
C)  Conn syndrome. 
D)  Cushing disease.

Question 12

Surgical removal of a gland may result in

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A)  hypersecretion. 
B)  hyposecretion. 
C)  hyporesponsiveness. 
D)  tissue resistance. 
A)  hypersecretion. 
B)  hyposecretion. 
C)  hyporesponsiveness. 
D)  tissue resistance.

Question 13

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (adrenogenital syndrome)results from

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A)  cortisol excess. 
B)  testosterone-secreting tumor. 
C)  exogenous androgens. 
D)  blocked cortisol production. 
A)  cortisol excess. 
B)  testosterone-secreting tumor. 
C)  exogenous androgens. 
D)  blocked cortisol production.

Question 14

Diabetes insipidus is a condition that

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A)  results from inadequate ADH secretion. 
B)  is characterized by oliguria. 
C)  is associated with anterior pituitary dysfunction. 
D)  leads to glycosuria. 
A)  results from inadequate ADH secretion. 
B)  is characterized by oliguria. 
C)  is associated with anterior pituitary dysfunction. 
D)  leads to glycosuria.

Question 15

Clinical manifestations of hypoparathyroidism

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A)  are similar to those occurring with hypermagnesemia. 
B)  result from decreased neuromuscular excitability. 
C)  are similar to those occurring with hypokalemia. 
D)  result from decreased serum ionized calcium. 
A)  are similar to those occurring with hypermagnesemia. 
B)  result from decreased neuromuscular excitability. 
C)  are similar to those occurring with hypokalemia. 
D)  result from decreased serum ionized calcium.

Question 16

A patient presenting with muscle cramps,fatigue,anxiety,depression,and prolonged Q-T intervals on EKG may be showing symptoms of

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperparathyroidism. 
B)  hypoparathyroidism. 
C)  diabetes insipidus. 
D)  SIADH. 
A)  hyperparathyroidism. 
B)  hypoparathyroidism. 
C)  diabetes insipidus. 
D)  SIADH.

Question 17

A thyroid gland that grows larger than normal is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  cretinism. 
B)  myxedema. 
C)  goiter. 
D)  colloidosis. 
A)  cretinism. 
B)  myxedema. 
C)  goiter. 
D)  colloidosis.

Question 18

Growth hormone-deficient infants would display

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A)  low birth length and weight. 
B)  normal birth length and weight. 
C)  high birth length and weight. 
D)  normal length and low weight. 
A)  low birth length and weight. 
B)  normal birth length and weight. 
C)  high birth length and weight. 
D)  normal length and low weight.

Question 19

A clinical finding that is consistent with a diagnosis of adrenocortical insufficiency is

Accepted Answer

A)  hypokalemia. 
B)  hypoglycemia. 
C)  hypertension. 
D)  moon face. 
A)  hypokalemia. 
B)  hypoglycemia. 
C)  hypertension. 
D)  moon face.

Question 20

Which are major classifications of deficiencies in growth hormone secretion? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased IGF-1 
B)  Decreased GH secretion 
C)  Defective GH action 
D)  Decreased IGG secretion 
E)  Defective IGF-1 generation 
A)  Increased IGF-1 
B)  Decreased GH secretion 
C)  Defective GH action 
D)  Decreased IGG secretion 
E)  Defective IGF-1 generation

Exam 40: Disorders of Endocrine Function

Clinical manifestations of Graves disease may include

Propylthiouracil may be used to treat hyperthyroidism,because it

Which response to an injection of ACTH indicates a primary adrenal insufficiency?

A clinical finding consistent with a diagnosis of syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion (SIADH)is

A patient reporting vision changes,photophobia,and lid lag may be exhibiting signs of

What effect would adrenocortical insufficiency have on an individual's response to surgical stress?

It is true that Graves disease is

An increase in ADH secretion occurs in response to

Calcitonin is produced by thyroid parafollicular cells and increases bone formation by

Radioactive iodine treatment is the therapy of choice in patients with Graves disease.The patient should be expected to

A tumor which results in excessive production and release of catecholamines is

Surgical removal of a gland may result in

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (adrenogenital syndrome)results from

Diabetes insipidus is a condition that

Clinical manifestations of hypoparathyroidism

A patient presenting with muscle cramps,fatigue,anxiety,depression,and prolonged Q-T intervals on EKG may be showing symptoms of

A thyroid gland that grows larger than normal is known as

Growth hormone-deficient infants would display

A clinical finding that is consistent with a diagnosis of adrenocortical insufficiency is

Which are major classifications of deficiencies in growth hormone secretion? (Select all that apply.)

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Homeostasis, Allostasis, and Adaptive Responses to Stressors

Cell Structure and Function

Cell Injury, Aging, and Death

Genome Structure, Regulation, and Tissue Differentiation

Genetic and Developmental Disorders

Neoplasia

Infectious Processes

Inflammation and Immunity

Alterations in Immune Function

Malignant Disorders of White Blood Cells

HIV Disease and Aids

Alterations in Oxygen Transport

Alterations in Homeostasis and Blood Coagulation

Alterations in Blood Flow

Alterations in Blood Pressure

Cardiac Function

Alterations in Cardiac Function

Heart Failure and Dysrhythmias: Common Sequelae of Cardiac Diseases

Shock

Respiratory Function and Alterations in Gas Exchange

Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders

Restrictive Pulmonary Disorders

Fluid and Electrolyte Homeostasis and Imbalances

Acid-Base Homeostasis and Imbalances

Renal Function

Intrarenal Disorders

Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease

Disorders of the Lower Urinary Tract

Male Genital and Reproductive Function

Alterations in Male Genital and Reproductive Function

Female Genital and Reproductive Function

Alterations in Female Genital and Reproductive Function

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Gastrointestinal Function

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Alterations in Function of the Gallbladder and Exocrine Pancreas

Liver Diseases

Endocrine Physiology and Mechanisms of Hypothalamic-Pituitary Regulation

Diabetes Mellitus

Alterations in Metabolism and Nutrition

Structure and Function of the Nervous System

Acute Disorders of Brain Function

Chronic Disorders of Neurologic Function

Alterations in Special Sensory Function

Pain

Neurobiology of Psychotic Illnesses

Neurobiology of Nonpsychotic Illnesses

Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function: Trauma, Infection, and Disease

Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function: Rheumatic Disorders

Alterations in the Integumentary System

Burn Injuries

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