Endocrine Emergencies Quiz

What percentage of diabetes cases are Type I?

• 50%

• 5-10%

• 2-5%

• 90-95%

Which type of diabetes is characterized by an absolute lack of insulin?

• Pre-diabetes

• Gestational

• Type I

• Type II

What is a common symptom of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)?

• Bradycardia

• Fruity odor on breath

• Weight gain

• Cold intolerance

Which hormone is produced by the adrenal cortex?

• Norepinephrine

• Cortisol

• Insulin

• Epinephrine

What is a primary cause of adrenal insufficiency?

• Overeating

• High cortisol levels

• Excessive exercise

• Autoimmune destruction

What is a symptom of adrenal crisis?

• Severe hypotension

• Exophthalmos

• Weight gain

• Cold intolerance

What is the treatment for adrenal crisis?

• Administer insulin

• Administer glucocorticoids

• Administer antithyroid medication

• Administer epinephrine

What is a common cause of hypothyroidism?

• Grave’s disease

• Hashimoto's thyroiditis

• Cushing's disease

• Addison's disease

What is a symptom of hyperthyroidism?

• Bradycardia

• Exophthalmos

• Cold intolerance

• Weight gain

What is the treatment for hypothyroidism?

• Antithyroid medications

• Ablation therapy

• Synthetic thyroid hormone

• Surgery