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WorksheetsEndocrine Emergencies Quiz
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
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
What is a potential complication of thyroid surgery?
Weight gain
Vocal chord paralysis
Cold intolerance
Exophthalmos
What is a symptom of myxedema coma?
Increased systolic BP
Fever
Hypothermia
Diaphoresis
What is a symptom of thyroid storm?
Constipation
Diaphoresis
Hypothermia
Bradycardia
What is a common cause of thyroid storm?
Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Addison's disease
Overzealous treatment of hypothyroidism
Undiagnosed hypothyroidism
What is the first step in treating myxedema coma or thyroid storm?
Administer antithyroid medication
Administer glucocorticoids
Recognize signs and symptoms
Administer insulin
What is a common trigger for adrenal crisis in patients with adrenal insufficiency?
High cortisol levels
Overeating
Stressful situations
Excessive exercise
What is the recommended action if a patient is suspected to be in adrenal crisis?
Administer epinephrine
Contact EMS immediately
Administer insulin
Administer antithyroid medication
