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Endocrine Disorders and Related Facts

Total questions: 79

Worksheet time: 40mins

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Class
Date
1.

Cushing's Syndrome can be caused by which of the following?

a)

Pituitary adenoma

b)

Ectopic ACTH production

c)

Adrenal Adenoma

d)

Prolonged corticosteroid therapy

e)

All of the above

2.

Diabetes Insipidus is characterized by excessive fluid loss, which results in ________.

a)

deficient fluid volume

b)

excessive blood sugar

c)

increased red blood cells

d)

elevated blood pressure

3.

Sheehan Syndrome is related to the ________ gland.

a)

pituitary

b)

thyroid

c)

adrenal

d)

pineal

4.

Which facial features are associated with gigantism?

a)

Prominent forehead, protruding jaw

b)

Sunken cheeks, thin lips

c)

Small nose, narrow chin

d)

Freckles, dimples

5.

Acromegaly is characterized by which of the following facial features?

a)

Thin lips

b)

Thick lips, tongue changes, jaw protrudes

c)

Small jaw

d)

Sunken cheeks

6.

Alpha cells release ________.

a)

Glucagon

b)

Insulin

c)

Somatostatin

d)

Cortisol

7.

Beta cells release ________.

a)

Insulin

b)

Glucagon

c)

Cortisol

d)

Adrenaline

8.

Hypothyroidism is associated with ______ dietary iodine.

a)

low

b)

high

c)

moderate

d)

excess

9.

Myxedema coma is a rare life-threatening complication of severe ________.

a)

hypothyroidism

b)

hyperthyroidism

c)

diabetes mellitus

d)

Addison's disease

10.

SIADH is excessive ADH. Giving desmopressins would worsen fluid retention and ________.

a)

hyponatremia

b)

hyperkalemia

c)

hypercalcemia

d)

hypoglycemia

11.

Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor in the ________ that leads to excess catecholamine production.

a)

adrenal medulla

b)

thyroid gland

c)

pituitary gland

d)

pancreas

12.

Which of the following are signs and symptoms of hyperparathyroidism?

a)

Bone pain

b)

Kidney stones

c)

Constipation

d)

All of the above

13.

Signs and symptoms of SIADH include ______ urine and weight gain.

a)

concentrated

b)

dilute

c)

bloody

d)

foamy

14.

Early signs of hyperthyroidism include ______ and nervousness.

a)

weight loss

b)

hair growth

c)

joint pain

d)

hearing loss

15.

Causes of hypoparathyroidism include atrophy or traumatic injury to ______ glands.

a)

parathyroid

b)

thyroid

c)

adrenal

d)

pituitary

16.

Goiter treatment includes ______ and thyroid hormone therapy.

a)

iodine

b)

calcium

c)

insulin

d)

vitamin D

17.

Diabetes Insipidus is associated with ______ urine.

a)

diluted

b)

concentrated

c)

foamy

d)

bloody

18.

SIADH is associated with ______ urine.

a)

concentrated

b)

dilute

c)

alkaline

d)

acidic

19.

In hypothyroidism, T3 and T4 levels will always be ________.

a)

decreased

b)

increased

c)

unchanged

d)

fluctuating

20.

In hyperthyroidism, T3 and T4 levels will always be ________.

a)

increased

b)

decreased

c)

unchanged

d)

fluctuating

21.

What is the normal range for magnesium levels?

a)

1.5-2.5

b)

2.6-3.5

c)

0.5-1.0

d)

3.6-4.5

22.

What is the normal range for phosphate levels?

a)

2.5-4.5

b)

1.0-2.0

c)

4.6-6.0

d)

0.5-1.5

23.

What is the normal range for potassium levels?

a)

3.5-5.0

b)

2.0-3.0

c)

5.5-7.0

d)

1.0-2.5

24.

What is the normal range for sodium level?

a)

135-145

b)

120-130

c)

150-160

d)

100-110

25.

What is the normal range for calcium level?

a)

4.5-5.5

b)

2.0-3.0

c)

6.0-7.0

d)

8.0-9.0

26.

What is the normal serum sodium (na) level?

a)

135-145

b)

120-130

c)

150-160

d)

100-110

27.

What dietary advice should be given to a patient with Addison disease?

a)

Eat throughout the day, snack at night

b)

Follow a low-sodium diet

c)

Avoid all carbohydrates

d)

Consume a high-protein, low-fat diet

28.

Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of Cushing's Syndrome?

a)

A) Buffalo hump

b)

B) Amenorrhea

c)

C) Slow wound healing

d)

D) Bradycardia

29.

What is another cause of Cushing's Syndrome besides long term cortisone therapy?

a)

Pituitary adenoma

b)

Diabetes mellitus

c)

Hypothyroidism

d)

Liver cirrhosis

30.

Desmopressin (DDAVP) involves which of the following?

a)

Poor skin turgor

b)

Low BP

c)

High HR

d)

All of the above

31.

Calcitonin targets which organ and what is its function?

a)

Targets bones, inhibits bone breakdown, antagonistic to parathyroid hormone.

b)

Targets kidneys, increases calcium reabsorption, synergistic to parathyroid hormone.

c)

Targets intestines, increases calcium absorption, antagonistic to insulin.

d)

Targets liver, stimulates glycogen breakdown, antagonistic to glucagon.

32.

Which two hormones are secreted by the middle portion of the adrenal medulla?

a)

Epinephrine and norepinephrine

b)

Insulin and glucagon

c)

Cortisol and aldosterone

d)

Thyroxine and calcitonin

33.

Which hormone is secreted by the adrenal cortex?

a)

Adrenal corticosteroids

b)

Insulin

c)

Thyroxine

d)

Glucagon

34.

What is the master gland of the body?

a)

Pituitary gland

b)

Thyroid gland

c)

Adrenal gland

d)

Pineal gland

35.

If the thyroid is removed, what position should the patient be placed in and what precautions should be taken?

a)

Sit patient in semifowlers position, no coughing through mouth or sneezing, no brushing teeth. Provide suction, trach tray and oxygen by bedside.

b)

Place patient in prone position, encourage deep breathing and coughing, provide ice packs to neck.

c)

Keep patient in supine position with neck extended, allow oral fluids immediately, no suction needed.

d)

Position patient in high fowler's, encourage brushing teeth, provide heating pad to neck.

36.

Epinephrine is a ________ response.

a)

sympathetic

b)

parasympathetic

c)

digestive

d)

inhibitory

37.

SIADH is characterized by:

a)

Over production of ADH

b)

Deficiency of ADH

c)

Over production of insulin

d)

Deficiency of insulin

38.

Diabetes Insipidus is caused by a deficiency of which hormone?

a)

ADH (antidiuretic hormone)

b)

Insulin

c)

Thyroxine

d)

Cortisol

39.

Low calcium levels stimulate the release of which hormone?

a)

Parathormone

b)

Insulin

c)

Thyroxine

d)

Adrenaline

40.

High calcium levels inhibit the release of which hormone?

a)

Parathormone

b)

Insulin

c)

Thyroxine

d)

Adrenaline

41.

What is the random blood glucose level that indicates diabetes?

a)

Greater or equal to 200 mg/dL

b)

Less than 100 mg/dL

c)

Between 100-125 mg/dL

d)

Greater or equal to 140 mg/dL

42.

What is the fasting blood glucose level that indicates diabetes?

a)

Equal to 126 mg/dL

b)

Equal to 100 mg/dL

c)

Equal to 140 mg/dL

d)

Equal to 110 mg/dL

43.

A glucose tolerance test is positive for diabetes if the value is greater or equal to ______ mg/dL 2 hours after 75g of glucose.

a)

200

b)

140

c)

180

d)

160

44.

Muscle twitching or cramping due to low calcium levels is caused by deficiency in which gland?

a)

Parathyroid

b)

Thyroid

c)

Adrenal

d)

Pituitary

45.

When monitoring thyroid replacement, what symptoms should be watched for?

a)

Chest pain, myxedema (over stimulated thyroid), renal impairment, and hypertension.

b)

Weight loss, increased appetite, and excessive sweating.

c)

Hair growth, acne, and deepening of the voice.

d)

Joint pain, skin rashes, and frequent urination.

46.

Which medication is given for patients with thyroid storm?

a)

Propylthiouracil

b)

Levothyroxine

c)

Metformin

d)

Atenolol

47.

Vasopressin is associated with:

a)

Hypertension

b)

Hypersensitivity

c)

Hyperglycemia

d)

Hypokalemia

48.

Cortisol is associated with which response?

a)

Stress

b)

Digestion

c)

Sleep

d)

Growth

49.

The adrenal glands are responsible for which response?

a)

Flight or flight response

b)

Rest and digest response

c)

Growth hormone release

d)

Blood clotting response

50.

Growth hormone is secreted by which gland?

a)

Pituitary gland

b)

Thyroid gland

c)

Adrenal gland

d)

Pineal gland

51.

The Pituitary gland controls other _______.

a)

glands

b)

muscles

c)

bones

d)

cells

52.

Aldosterone regulates _______ balance.

a)

water

b)

glucose

c)

protein

d)

calcium

53.

Visual changes occur in _______ adenoma.

a)

pituitary

b)

thyroid

c)

parathyroid

d)

adrenal

54.

Treatment of SIADH is:

a)

restricting fluids

b)

increasing salt intake

c)

administering glucose

d)

giving high protein diet

55.

Iodine is metallic, well diluted, may stain teeth, and patient should drink through a _______.

a)

straw

b)

cup

c)

spoon

d)

bottle

56.

Complaints of weight loss and difficulty sleeping are symptoms of which condition?

a)

hyperthyroidism

b)

hypothyroidism

c)

diabetes mellitus

d)

hypertension

57.

Check heart rate while sleeping for diagnosing _______.

a)

hyperthyroidism

b)

diabetes

c)

asthma

d)

arthritis

58.

Aspirin is contraindicated in _______.

a)

thyrotoxicosis

b)

hypertension

c)

diabetes mellitus

d)

bronchial asthma

59.

After a thyroidectomy, the patient should be placed in which position?

a)

High fowlers position

b)

Supine position with neck extended

c)

Prone position

d)

Trendelenburg position

60.

Myxedema is very _______ thyroid production.

a)

low

b)

high

c)

normal

d)

excessive

61.

S/S of hypocalcemia include: tingling, muscle cramps, numbness, and _______.

a)

irritability

b)

drowsiness

c)

hypertension

d)

weight gain

62.

Facial twitching and cheeks are signs of _______ (Chvostek signs).

a)

hypocalcemia

b)

hyperkalemia

c)

hypernatremia

d)

hypoglycemia

63.

In hypoparathyroidism, give patient _______.

a)

calcium gluconate

b)

potassium chloride

c)

insulin

d)

furosemide

64.

Patients who have hyperparathyroidism are at risk for decreased serum _______.

a)

phosphate

b)

calcium

c)

potassium

d)

sodium

65.

In Addison's Disease, you will see decreased ________, aldosterone, and testosterone.

a)

cortisol

b)

insulin

c)

thyroxine

d)

glucagon

66.

A concern when diagnosed with Addison Disease is _______.

a)

hyponatremia

b)

hypernatremia

c)

hyperglycemia

d)

hypertension

67.

Cushing's Disease = _______ too much.

a)

hypernatremia

b)

hypokalemia

c)

hypoglycemia

d)

hypocalcemia

68.

Give _______ to treat Addison's Disease.

a)

Dexamethasone

b)

Insulin

c)

Levothyroxine

d)

Metformin

69.

When mixing insulin, which should be drawn first?

a)

Clear before cloudy (Regular before NPH)

b)

Cloudy before clear (NPH before Regular)

c)

Draw both at the same time

d)

It does not matter which is drawn first

70.

Which of the following is a short acting insulin?

a)

Humulin R

b)

Humulin N

c)

Detemir

d)

Degludec

71.

Which of the following is an intermediate acting insulin?

a)

Humulin R

b)

Humulin N

c)

Lispro

d)

Degludec

72.

Which of the following is a long acting insulin?

a)

Glargine

b)

Lispro

c)

Humulin R

d)

NPH

73.

Which of the following is a rapid acting insulin?

a)

Lispro

b)

Humulin N

c)

Detemir

d)

Degludec

74.

Antidiuretic hormones are secreted by the _______ gland.

a)

posterior

b)

anterior

c)

thyroid

d)

adrenal

75.

Cortisol is the glucocorticoid secreted by the _______ cortex.

a)

adrenal

b)

thyroid

c)

pituitary

d)

pancreatic

76.

Cushing's Syndrome is associated with which hormone excess?

a)

cortisol

b)

insulin

c)

thyroxine

d)

aldosterone

77.

Signs and symptoms of Cushing's Syndrome include: weight gain, moon face, and _______.

a)

HTN

b)

Bradycardia

c)

Hypoglycemia

d)

Weight loss

78.

Adrenocortical Insufficiency (Addison's Disease) signs and symptoms include: fatigue, weight loss, hypotension, nausea, hyperpigmentation, salt cravings.

a)

True

b)

False

79.

Systemic symptoms of pituitary tumor include: personality changes, weakness, fatigue, and vague _______ pain.

a)

abdominal

b)

chest

c)

back

d)

leg