Question 1

Which disorder is caused by hypersecretion of the growth hormone (GH) in adults?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cushing syndrome
B)   Acromegaly
C)   Giantism
D)   MyxedemaE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Diabetes insipidus,diabetes mellitus,and syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone all exhibit which symptom?

Accepted Answer

A)   Polyuria
B)   Edema
C)   Vomiting
D)   ThirstE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Amenorrhea,galactorrhea,hirsutism,and osteoporosis are each caused by a:

Accepted Answer

A)   Posterior pituitary adenoma
B)   Thymoma
C)   Prolactinoma
D)   Growth hormone adenomaE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

A deficiency of which chemical may result in hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

A)   Iron
B)   Iodine
C)   Zinc
D)   MagnesiumE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

A patient diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) has the following laboratory values: arterial pH 7.20; serum glucose 500 mg/dl; positive urine glucose and ketones; serum potassium (K⁺) 2 mEq/L; serum sodium (Na⁺) 130 mEq/L.The patient reports that he has been sick with the "flu" for 1 week.What relationship do these values have to his insulin deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)   Increased glucose use causes the shift of fluid from the intravascular to the intracellular space.
B)   Decreased glucose use causes fatty acid use, ketogenesis, metabolic acidosis, and osmotic diuresis.
C)   Increased glucose and fatty acids stimulate renal diuresis, electrolyte loss, and metabolic alkalosis.
D)   Decreased glucose use results in protein catabolism, tissue wasting, respiratory acidosis, and electrolyte loss.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

The cause of neurogenic diabetes insipidus (DI) is related to an organic lesion of the:

Accepted Answer

A)   Anterior pituitary
B)   Thalamus
C)   Posterior pituitary
D)   Renal tubulesE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Which condition may result from pressure exerted by a pituitary tumor?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hypothyroidism
B)   Hypercortisolism
C)   Diabetes insipidus
D)   Insulin hyposecretionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

A chronic complication of diabetes mellitus is likely to result in microvascular complications in which areas? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)   Eyes
B)   Coronary arteries
C)   Renal system
D)   Peripheral vascular system
E)   NervesF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 9

Match the phrases with the corresponding terms.
-Hypersecretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

Accepted Answer

A)  Acromegaly
B)  Cushing disease
C)  Addison disease
D)  Graves disease
E)  MyxedemaF) PheochromocytomaG) All of the above
H) A) and E)

Question 10

Which form of diabetes insipidus (DI) is treatable with exogenous antidiuretic hormone (ADH) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Neurogenic
B)   Psychogenic
C)   Nephrogenic
D)   IschemicE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Diabetes insipidus is a result of:

Accepted Answer

A)   Antidiuretic hormone hyposecretion
B)   Antidiuretic hormone hypersecretion
C)   Insulin hyposecretion
D)   Insulin hypersecretionE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

A person has acne,easy bruising,thin extremities,and truncal obesity.These clinical manifestations are indicative of which endocrine disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hyperthyroidism
B)   Hypoaldosteronism
C)   Diabetes insipidus
D)   Cushing diseaseE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 13

What causes the microvascular complications in patients with diabetes mellitus?

Accepted Answer

A)   The capillaries contain plaques of lipids that obstruct blood flow.
B)   Pressure in capillaries increase as a result of the elevated glucose attracting water.
C)   The capillary basement membranes thicken, and cell hyperplasia develops.
D)   Fibrous plaques form from the proliferation of subendothelial smooth muscle of arteries.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Match the phrases with the corresponding terms.
-Hyposecretion of thyroid hormone (TH)

Accepted Answer

A)  Acromegaly
B)  Cushing disease
C)  Addison disease
D)  Graves disease
E)  MyxedemaF) PheochromocytomaG) C) and F)
H) B) and D)

Question 15

A person may experience which complications as a result of a reduction in parathyroid hormone (PTH) ? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)   Muscle spasms
B)   Tonic-clonic seizures
C)   Laryngeal spasms
D)   Hyporeflexia
E)   AsphyxiationF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

Which laboratory value is consistently low in a patient with diabetes insipidus (DI) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Urine-specific gravity
B)   Serum sodium
C)   Urine protein
D)   Serum total proteinE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is best described as a(an) :

Accepted Answer

A)   Resistance to insulin by insulin-sensitive tissues
B)   Need for lispro instead of regular insulin
C)   Increase of glucagon secretion from a cells of the pancreas
D)   Presence of insulin autoantibodies that destroy b cells in the pancreasE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Palpation of the neck of a person diagnosed with Graves disease would detect a thyroid that is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Left of midline
B)   Small with discrete nodules
C)   Normal in size
D)   Diffusely enlargedE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Which form of diabetic insipidus (DI) will result if the target cells for antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in the renal collecting tubules demonstrate insensitivity?

Accepted Answer

A)   Neurogenic
B)   Nephrogenic
C)   Psychogenic
D)   IschemicE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Match the phrases with the corresponding terms.
-Hyposecretion of adrenal cortex hormones

Accepted Answer

A)  Acromegaly
B)  Cushing disease
C)  Addison disease
D)  Graves disease
E)  MyxedemaF) PheochromocytomaG) A) and C)
H) A) and D)

Exam 22: Alterations of Hormonal Regulation

The cause of neurogenic diabetes insipidus (DI) is related to an organic lesion of the:

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A person has acne,easy bruising,thin extremities,and truncal obesity.These clinical manifestations are indicative of which endocrine disorder?

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Match the phrases with the corresponding terms. -Hyposecretion of thyroid hormone (TH)

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Which disorder is caused by hypersecretion of the growth hormone (GH) in adults?

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A person may experience which complications as a result of a reduction in parathyroid hormone (PTH) ? (Select all that apply.)

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Diabetes insipidus is a result of:

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What causes the microvascular complications in patients with diabetes mellitus?

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Palpation of the neck of a person diagnosed with Graves disease would detect a thyroid that is:

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A chronic complication of diabetes mellitus is likely to result in microvascular complications in which areas? (Select all that apply.)

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Which form of diabetes insipidus (DI) is treatable with exogenous antidiuretic hormone (ADH) ?

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Which laboratory value is consistently low in a patient with diabetes insipidus (DI) ?

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Amenorrhea,galactorrhea,hirsutism,and osteoporosis are each caused by a:

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A deficiency of which chemical may result in hypothyroidism?

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Diabetes insipidus,diabetes mellitus,and syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone all exhibit which symptom?

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Which condition may result from pressure exerted by a pituitary tumor?

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Match the phrases with the corresponding terms. -Hyposecretion of adrenal cortex hormones

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Match the phrases with the corresponding terms. -Hypersecretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

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Which form of diabetic insipidus (DI) will result if the target cells for antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in the renal collecting tubules demonstrate insensitivity?

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Type 2 diabetes mellitus is best described as a(an) :

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Exam 22: Alterations of Hormonal Regulation

The cause of neurogenic diabetes insipidus (DI) is related to an organic lesion of the:

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A person has acne,easy bruising,thin extremities,and truncal obesity.These clinical manifestations are indicative of which endocrine disorder?

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Match the phrases with the corresponding terms. -Hyposecretion of thyroid hormone (TH)

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Which disorder is caused by hypersecretion of the growth hormone (GH) in adults?

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A person may experience which complications as a result of a reduction in parathyroid hormone (PTH) ? (Select all that apply.)

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Diabetes insipidus is a result of:

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What causes the microvascular complications in patients with diabetes mellitus?

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Palpation of the neck of a person diagnosed with Graves disease would detect a thyroid that is:

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A chronic complication of diabetes mellitus is likely to result in microvascular complications in which areas? (Select all that apply.)

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Which form of diabetes insipidus (DI) is treatable with exogenous antidiuretic hormone (ADH) ?

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Which laboratory value is consistently low in a patient with diabetes insipidus (DI) ?

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Amenorrhea,galactorrhea,hirsutism,and osteoporosis are each caused by a:

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A deficiency of which chemical may result in hypothyroidism?

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Diabetes insipidus,diabetes mellitus,and syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone all exhibit which symptom?

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Which condition may result from pressure exerted by a pituitary tumor?

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Match the phrases with the corresponding terms. -Hyposecretion of adrenal cortex hormones

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Match the phrases with the corresponding terms. -Hypersecretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

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Which form of diabetic insipidus (DI) will result if the target cells for antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in the renal collecting tubules demonstrate insensitivity?

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Type 2 diabetes mellitus is best described as a(an) :

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