Endocrine Paramedic

The normal range for BGL is:

• 60-120

• 80-140

• 100-150

• 60-90

The primary problem with IDDM is:

• The are insulin resistant

• They dont produce insulin

• They produce too much insulin

• The are unable to convert glycogen to glucose

This irregular breathing pattern is associated with DKA

• Kussmauls

• Kernigs

• Kehrs

• Cullens

Prehospital management of an apneic, unresponsive patient with hypoglycemia should not include:

• administration of glucagon IM

• administration of D10 IV

• administration of oral glucose PO

• BVM at 15L/min

Cushing's syndrome is a disorder of the:

• parathyroid gland

• thyroid gland

• posterior pituitary gland

• adrenal gland

The thyroid releases TSH to:

• promote shivering

• protect the vascular system

• decrease insulin release

• increase metabolism

The posterior pituitary secretes which two hormones?

• ADH and oxytocin 

• epinephrine and norepinephrine 

• insulin and glucagon 

• growth hormone and gonadotropin 

Acute exacerbation of Addison's disease can lead to ECG changes and cardiovascular collapse as a result of electrolyte imbalance secondary to:

• potassium retention and sodium excretion

• decreased mineralocorticoid secretion with increased sodium and potassium excretion

• fluid retention, potassium excretion, and sodium retention

• increased mineralocorticoid secretion from the adrenal glands

Hyperglycemia is most likely a result of damage to the pancreatic ________ cells

• alpha

• beta

• delta

• acinar

Which of the following is least likely to be a precipitating factor of thyrotoxic crisis?

• overdose of thyroid hormone

• infection

• trauma

• cold environment