Question 1

Cushing syndrome is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex. 
B)  Hyposecretion of the parathyroid. 
C)  Hyposecretion of the thyroid. 
D)  Hypersecretion of the pituitary. 
A)  Hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex. 
B)  Hyposecretion of the parathyroid. 
C)  Hyposecretion of the thyroid. 
D)  Hypersecretion of the pituitary.

Question 2

The treatment for diabetes mellitus includes a combination of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Hyperglycemic oral agents and analgesics. 
B)  Diet, exercise, and insulin. 
C)  Anti-inflammatories and analgesics. 
D)  Both A and C 
A)  Hyperglycemic oral agents and analgesics. 
B)  Diet, exercise, and insulin. 
C)  Anti-inflammatories and analgesics. 
D)  Both A and C

Question 3

Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Peptic ulcers. 
B)  Impotence in men. 
C)  Blindness. 
D)  Hypocalcemia. 
A)  Peptic ulcers. 
B)  Impotence in men. 
C)  Blindness. 
D)  Hypocalcemia.

Question 4

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Exophthalmos

Accepted Answer

A) Eating abnormally large amounts of food 
B) Unusually high levels of ketones in the blood 
C) Abnormally high levels of glucose concentration in the blood 
D) Helps to regulate the amount of fluid the kidneys release as urine 
E) Caused by medical treatment
F)Substances that suppress thyroid function
G)Incision through the nose to remove tumor
H)Protruding eyeballs
I)Anterior portion of the pituitary gland
J)High blood levels of potassium
K)Glucose in the urine
L)Excessive thirst
M)Excessive hair growth in women where it normally does not grow
N)Slow-growing glandular tumors
O)Disease of the retina of the eye 
A) Eating abnormally large amounts of food 
B) Unusually high levels of ketones in the blood 
C) Abnormally high levels of glucose concentration in the blood 
D) Helps to regulate the amount of fluid the kidneys release as urine 
E) Caused by medical treatment
F)Substances that suppress thyroid function
G)Incision through the nose to remove tumor
H)Protruding eyeballs
I)Anterior portion of the pituitary gland
J)High blood levels of potassium
K)Glucose in the urine
L)Excessive thirst
M)Excessive hair growth in women where it normally does not grow
N)Slow-growing glandular tumors
O)Disease of the retina of the eye

Question 5

The classic manifestations of Graves disease are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Goiter, symptoms of thyrotoxicosis, ophthalmopathy, dermopathy, and nervousness. 
B)  Symptoms of thyrotoxicosis and ophthalmopathy only. 
C)  Dermopathy and nervousness only. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Goiter, symptoms of thyrotoxicosis, ophthalmopathy, dermopathy, and nervousness. 
B)  Symptoms of thyrotoxicosis and ophthalmopathy only. 
C)  Dermopathy and nervousness only. 
D)  None of the above

Question 6

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Vasopressin

Accepted Answer

A) Eating abnormally large amounts of food 
B) Unusually high levels of ketones in the blood 
C) Abnormally high levels of glucose concentration in the blood 
D) Helps to regulate the amount of fluid the kidneys release as urine 
E) Caused by medical treatment
F)Substances that suppress thyroid function
G)Incision through the nose to remove tumor
H)Protruding eyeballs
I)Anterior portion of the pituitary gland
J)High blood levels of potassium
K)Glucose in the urine
L)Excessive thirst
M)Excessive hair growth in women where it normally does not grow
N)Slow-growing glandular tumors
O)Disease of the retina of the eye 
A) Eating abnormally large amounts of food 
B) Unusually high levels of ketones in the blood 
C) Abnormally high levels of glucose concentration in the blood 
D) Helps to regulate the amount of fluid the kidneys release as urine 
E) Caused by medical treatment
F)Substances that suppress thyroid function
G)Incision through the nose to remove tumor
H)Protruding eyeballs
I)Anterior portion of the pituitary gland
J)High blood levels of potassium
K)Glucose in the urine
L)Excessive thirst
M)Excessive hair growth in women where it normally does not grow
N)Slow-growing glandular tumors
O)Disease of the retina of the eye

Question 7

The most common acute complications of diabetes mellitus are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Diabetic coma and insulin shock. 
B)  Arteriosclerotic disease and possible CVA. 
C)  Difficulty swallowing and neurogenic bladder. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Diabetic coma and insulin shock. 
B)  Arteriosclerotic disease and possible CVA. 
C)  Difficulty swallowing and neurogenic bladder. 
D)  All of the above

Question 8

Addisonian crisis requires immediate IV hydrocortisone, saline, and dextrose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Iatrogenic

Accepted Answer

A) Eating abnormally large amounts of food 
B) Unusually high levels of ketones in the blood 
C) Abnormally high levels of glucose concentration in the blood 
D) Helps to regulate the amount of fluid the kidneys release as urine 
E) Caused by medical treatment
F)Substances that suppress thyroid function
G)Incision through the nose to remove tumor
H)Protruding eyeballs
I)Anterior portion of the pituitary gland
J)High blood levels of potassium
K)Glucose in the urine
L)Excessive thirst
M)Excessive hair growth in women where it normally does not grow
N)Slow-growing glandular tumors
O)Disease of the retina of the eye 
A) Eating abnormally large amounts of food 
B) Unusually high levels of ketones in the blood 
C) Abnormally high levels of glucose concentration in the blood 
D) Helps to regulate the amount of fluid the kidneys release as urine 
E) Caused by medical treatment
F)Substances that suppress thyroid function
G)Incision through the nose to remove tumor
H)Protruding eyeballs
I)Anterior portion of the pituitary gland
J)High blood levels of potassium
K)Glucose in the urine
L)Excessive thirst
M)Excessive hair growth in women where it normally does not grow
N)Slow-growing glandular tumors
O)Disease of the retina of the eye

Question 10

Tetany is:

Accepted Answer

A)  A barely perceptible pulse. 
B)  Painful muscle contractions of the extremities. 
C)  Abnormal narrowing of an opening or passageway. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  A barely perceptible pulse. 
B)  Painful muscle contractions of the extremities. 
C)  Abnormal narrowing of an opening or passageway. 
D)  None of the above

Question 11

Addison disease is when the adrenal glands produce insufficient amounts of cortisol and androgen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Polydipsia

Accepted Answer

A) Eating abnormally large amounts of food 
B) Unusually high levels of ketones in the blood 
C) Abnormally high levels of glucose concentration in the blood 
D) Helps to regulate the amount of fluid the kidneys release as urine 
E) Caused by medical treatment
F)Substances that suppress thyroid function
G)Incision through the nose to remove tumor
H)Protruding eyeballs
I)Anterior portion of the pituitary gland
J)High blood levels of potassium
K)Glucose in the urine
L)Excessive thirst
M)Excessive hair growth in women where it normally does not grow
N)Slow-growing glandular tumors
O)Disease of the retina of the eye 
A) Eating abnormally large amounts of food 
B) Unusually high levels of ketones in the blood 
C) Abnormally high levels of glucose concentration in the blood 
D) Helps to regulate the amount of fluid the kidneys release as urine 
E) Caused by medical treatment
F)Substances that suppress thyroid function
G)Incision through the nose to remove tumor
H)Protruding eyeballs
I)Anterior portion of the pituitary gland
J)High blood levels of potassium
K)Glucose in the urine
L)Excessive thirst
M)Excessive hair growth in women where it normally does not grow
N)Slow-growing glandular tumors
O)Disease of the retina of the eye

Question 13

Hashimoto thyroiditis is also known as immune thyroiditis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Fasting blood glucose is a test taken randomly over 6 hours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Glycosuria

Accepted Answer

A) Eating abnormally large amounts of food 
B) Unusually high levels of ketones in the blood 
C) Abnormally high levels of glucose concentration in the blood 
D) Helps to regulate the amount of fluid the kidneys release as urine 
E) Caused by medical treatment
F)Substances that suppress thyroid function
G)Incision through the nose to remove tumor
H)Protruding eyeballs
I)Anterior portion of the pituitary gland
J)High blood levels of potassium
K)Glucose in the urine
L)Excessive thirst
M)Excessive hair growth in women where it normally does not grow
N)Slow-growing glandular tumors
O)Disease of the retina of the eye 
A) Eating abnormally large amounts of food 
B) Unusually high levels of ketones in the blood 
C) Abnormally high levels of glucose concentration in the blood 
D) Helps to regulate the amount of fluid the kidneys release as urine 
E) Caused by medical treatment
F)Substances that suppress thyroid function
G)Incision through the nose to remove tumor
H)Protruding eyeballs
I)Anterior portion of the pituitary gland
J)High blood levels of potassium
K)Glucose in the urine
L)Excessive thirst
M)Excessive hair growth in women where it normally does not grow
N)Slow-growing glandular tumors
O)Disease of the retina of the eye

Question 16

The islets of Langerhans is responsible for the hormone that releases glucose to the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Type 2 diabetes requires regular injections of insulin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The American Diabetes Association reports that about 4% of pregnant women develop GDM.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Hyperglycemia

Accepted Answer

A) Eating abnormally large amounts of food 
B) Unusually high levels of ketones in the blood 
C) Abnormally high levels of glucose concentration in the blood 
D) Helps to regulate the amount of fluid the kidneys release as urine 
E) Caused by medical treatment
F)Substances that suppress thyroid function
G)Incision through the nose to remove tumor
H)Protruding eyeballs
I)Anterior portion of the pituitary gland
J)High blood levels of potassium
K)Glucose in the urine
L)Excessive thirst
M)Excessive hair growth in women where it normally does not grow
N)Slow-growing glandular tumors
O)Disease of the retina of the eye 
A) Eating abnormally large amounts of food 
B) Unusually high levels of ketones in the blood 
C) Abnormally high levels of glucose concentration in the blood 
D) Helps to regulate the amount of fluid the kidneys release as urine 
E) Caused by medical treatment
F)Substances that suppress thyroid function
G)Incision through the nose to remove tumor
H)Protruding eyeballs
I)Anterior portion of the pituitary gland
J)High blood levels of potassium
K)Glucose in the urine
L)Excessive thirst
M)Excessive hair growth in women where it normally does not grow
N)Slow-growing glandular tumors
O)Disease of the retina of the eye

Question 20

A goiter is hyperplasia of the thyroid gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Cushing syndrome is:

The treatment for diabetes mellitus includes a combination of:

Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Exophthalmos

The classic manifestations of Graves disease are:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Vasopressin

The most common acute complications of diabetes mellitus are:

Addisonian crisis requires immediate IV hydrocortisone, saline, and dextrose.

Match the terms with their definitions. -Iatrogenic

Tetany is:

Addison disease is when the adrenal glands produce insufficient amounts of cortisol and androgen.

Match the terms with their definitions. -Polydipsia

Hashimoto thyroiditis is also known as immune thyroiditis.

Fasting blood glucose is a test taken randomly over 6 hours.

Match the terms with their definitions. -Glycosuria

The islets of Langerhans is responsible for the hormone that releases glucose to the brain.

Type 2 diabetes requires regular injections of insulin.

The American Diabetes Association reports that about 4% of pregnant women develop GDM.

Match the terms with their definitions. -Hyperglycemia

A goiter is hyperplasia of the thyroid gland.

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Exam 11: Endocrine System Diseases and Disorders

Cushing syndrome is:

The treatment for diabetes mellitus includes a combination of:

Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Exophthalmos

The classic manifestations of Graves disease are:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Vasopressin

The most common acute complications of diabetes mellitus are:

Addisonian crisis requires immediate IV hydrocortisone, saline, and dextrose.

Match the terms with their definitions. -Iatrogenic

Tetany is:

Addison disease is when the adrenal glands produce insufficient amounts of cortisol and androgen.

Match the terms with their definitions. -Polydipsia

Hashimoto thyroiditis is also known as immune thyroiditis.

Fasting blood glucose is a test taken randomly over 6 hours.

Match the terms with their definitions. -Glycosuria

The islets of Langerhans is responsible for the hormone that releases glucose to the brain.

Type 2 diabetes requires regular injections of insulin.

The American Diabetes Association reports that about 4% of pregnant women develop GDM.

Match the terms with their definitions. -Hyperglycemia

A goiter is hyperplasia of the thyroid gland.

The Disease Process

Integrative Medicine and Complementary Therapies

Pain and Its Managament

Infectious and Communicable Diseases

Cancer

Congenital Diseases and Disorders

Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

Skin Diseases and Disorders

Musculoskeletal System Diseases and Disorders

Nervous System Diseases and Disorders

Cardiovascular System Diseases and Disorders

Respiratory System Diseases and Disorders

Digestive System Diseases and Disorders

Urinary System Diseases and Disorders

Reproductive System Diseases and Disorders

Eye and Ear Diseases and Disorders

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