Question 1

Dwarfism is caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive levels of somatotropin (GH) 
B)  a deficit of somatotropin (GH) 
C)  excessive levels of insulin 
D)  excessive levels of parathyroid hormone 
A)  excessive levels of somatotropin (GH) 
B)  a deficit of somatotropin (GH) 
C)  excessive levels of insulin 
D)  excessive levels of parathyroid hormone B

Question 2

Which of the following results from a deficit of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?

Accepted Answer

A)  inappropriate ADH syndrome 
B)  gigantism 
C)  diabetes insipidus 
D)  myxedema 
A)  inappropriate ADH syndrome 
B)  gigantism 
C)  diabetes insipidus 
D)  myxedema C

Question 3

All these tissues use glucose without the aid of insulin EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  liver 
B)  digestive system 
C)  exercising skeletal muscle 
D)  brain 
A)  liver 
B)  digestive system 
C)  exercising skeletal muscle 
D)  brain A

Question 4

Which of the following often causes hyperparathyroidism?

Accepted Answer

A)  a malignant tumor in the parathyroid glands 
B)  end-stage renal failure 
C)  osteoporosis 
D)  radiation involving the thyroid gland and neck area 
A)  a malignant tumor in the parathyroid glands 
B)  end-stage renal failure 
C)  osteoporosis 
D)  radiation involving the thyroid gland and neck area

Question 5

Which of the following may cause insulin shock to develop?

Accepted Answer

A)  recurrent vomiting 
B)  missing an insulin dose 
C)  eating excessively large meals 
D)  sedentary lifestyle 
A)  recurrent vomiting 
B)  missing an insulin dose 
C)  eating excessively large meals 
D)  sedentary lifestyle

Question 6

Polydipsia occurs with diabetes mellitus when:

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of insulin causes hunger 
B)  ketone levels rise in the blood 
C)  polyuria causes dehydration 
D)  glucosuria causes ketoacidosis 
A)  lack of insulin causes hunger 
B)  ketone levels rise in the blood 
C)  polyuria causes dehydration 
D)  glucosuria causes ketoacidosis

Question 7

Why is amputation frequently a necessity in diabetics?

Accepted Answer

A)  necrosis and gangrene in the feet and legs 
B)  lack of glucose to the cells in the feet and legs 
C)  severe dehydration in the tissues 
D)  elevated blood glucose increasing blood viscosity 
A)  necrosis and gangrene in the feet and legs 
B)  lack of glucose to the cells in the feet and legs 
C)  severe dehydration in the tissues 
D)  elevated blood glucose increasing blood viscosity

Question 8

Complications of diabetes mellitus include:

Accepted Answer

A)  peripheral neuropathy 
B)  frequent infections 
C)  cataracts 
D)  a,c 
E)  a,b,c 
A)  peripheral neuropathy 
B)  frequent infections 
C)  cataracts 
D)  a,c 
E)  a,b,c

Question 9

Which of the following may cause hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypoparathyroidism 
B)  hypoglycemia 
C)  pheochromocytoma 
D)  Addison's disease 
A)  hypoparathyroidism 
B)  hypoglycemia 
C)  pheochromocytoma 
D)  Addison's disease

Question 10

Which of the following are likely present in a patient immobilized for a long period of time?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypocalcemia and low serum PTH levels 
B)  hypocalcemia and high serum PTH levels 
C)  hypercalcemia and low serum PTH levels 
D)  hypercalcemia and high serum PTH levels 
A)  hypocalcemia and low serum PTH levels 
B)  hypocalcemia and high serum PTH levels 
C)  hypercalcemia and low serum PTH levels 
D)  hypercalcemia and high serum PTH levels

Question 11

What causes loss of consciousness in a person with diabetic ketoacidosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  toxic effects of excessive insulin 
B)  excessive glucose in the blood 
C)  acidosis and hypovolemia 
D)  lack of glucose in brain cells 
A)  toxic effects of excessive insulin 
B)  excessive glucose in the blood 
C)  acidosis and hypovolemia 
D)  lack of glucose in brain cells

Question 12

Why does polyuria develop with diabetes mellitus?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased thirst 
B)  ketoacidosis 
C)  glucosuria develops 
D)  diabetic nephropathy 
A)  increased thirst 
B)  ketoacidosis 
C)  glucosuria develops 
D)  diabetic nephropathy

Question 13

Catabolic effects of Cushing's syndrome include:

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoporosis 
B)  hypertension 
C)  increased erythrocyte production 
D)  moon face and buffalo hump 
A)  osteoporosis 
B)  hypertension 
C)  increased erythrocyte production 
D)  moon face and buffalo hump

Question 14

Compensation mechanisms occurring in the early stage of diabetic ketoacidosis include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Kussmaul's respirations 
B)  polydipsia 
C)  ketonuria 
D)  seizures 
A)  Kussmaul's respirations 
B)  polydipsia 
C)  ketonuria 
D)  seizures

Question 15

Metabolic syndrome is marked by:

Accepted Answer

A)  abnormal lipid and glucose metabolism 
B)  periodic hypotension 
C)  deficit of glucagon 
D)  early onset on Type I diabetes mellitus 
A)  abnormal lipid and glucose metabolism 
B)  periodic hypotension 
C)  deficit of glucagon 
D)  early onset on Type I diabetes mellitus

Question 16

What is/are the effect(s)of thyrotoxic crisis?

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperthermia and heart failure 
B)  hypotension and hypoglycemia 
C)  toxic goiter and hypometabolism 
D)  decreased stress response 
A)  hyperthermia and heart failure 
B)  hypotension and hypoglycemia 
C)  toxic goiter and hypometabolism 
D)  decreased stress response

Question 17

Visual impairment may develop in diabetics,primarily because of:

Accepted Answer

A)  abnormal metabolism in the lens 
B)  macroangiopathy 
C)  neuropathy affecting cranial nerves 
D)  development of exophthalmos 
A)  abnormal metabolism in the lens 
B)  macroangiopathy 
C)  neuropathy affecting cranial nerves 
D)  development of exophthalmos

Question 18

Early signs of hyperglycemia include polyphagia,which means :

Accepted Answer

A)  thirst 
B)  increased urine output 
C)  hunger 
D)  glucose in the urine 
A)  thirst 
B)  increased urine output 
C)  hunger 
D)  glucose in the urine

Question 19

Differences between Type I and Type II diabetes include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Type 1 diabetes weight gain is common,and Type II weight loss often occurs 
B)  Type 1 diabetes leads to fewer complications than Type II diabetes 
C)  Type 1 diabetes may be controlled by adjusting dietary intake and exercise,but Type II diabetes requires insulin replacement 
D)  Type 1 diabetes occurs more frequently in children and adolescents,and Type II diabetes occurs more often in adults 
E)  None of the above are correct. 
A)  Type 1 diabetes weight gain is common,and Type II weight loss often occurs 
B)  Type 1 diabetes leads to fewer complications than Type II diabetes 
C)  Type 1 diabetes may be controlled by adjusting dietary intake and exercise,but Type II diabetes requires insulin replacement 
D)  Type 1 diabetes occurs more frequently in children and adolescents,and Type II diabetes occurs more often in adults 
E)  None of the above are correct.

Question 20

Diabetic retinopathy results from:

Accepted Answer

A)  degeneration of large blood vessels supplying the eye 
B)  abnormal metabolism in the lens of the eye 
C)  neuropathy affecting the optic nerve 
D)  obstruction or rupture of retinal blood vessels 
A)  degeneration of large blood vessels supplying the eye 
B)  abnormal metabolism in the lens of the eye 
C)  neuropathy affecting the optic nerve 
D)  obstruction or rupture of retinal blood vessels

Exam 25: Endocrine Disorders

Dwarfism is caused by:

Which of the following results from a deficit of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?

All these tissues use glucose without the aid of insulin EXCEPT:

Which of the following often causes hyperparathyroidism?

Which of the following may cause insulin shock to develop?

Polydipsia occurs with diabetes mellitus when:

Why is amputation frequently a necessity in diabetics?

Complications of diabetes mellitus include:

Which of the following may cause hypertension?

Which of the following are likely present in a patient immobilized for a long period of time?

What causes loss of consciousness in a person with diabetic ketoacidosis?

Why does polyuria develop with diabetes mellitus?

Catabolic effects of Cushing's syndrome include:

Compensation mechanisms occurring in the early stage of diabetic ketoacidosis include:

Metabolic syndrome is marked by:

What is/are the effect(s)of thyrotoxic crisis?

Visual impairment may develop in diabetics,primarily because of:

Early signs of hyperglycemia include polyphagia,which means :

Differences between Type I and Type II diabetes include:

Diabetic retinopathy results from:

Introduction to Pathophysiology

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Immunity and Abnormal Responses

Infection

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Fluid,electrolyte and Acid-Base Imbalances

Congenital and Genetic Disorders

Diseases Associated With Adolescence

Potential Complications of Pregnancy

Aging and Disease Processes

Effects of Immobility

The Influence of Stress

Pain

Substance Abuse

Environmental Hazards

Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Selected Therapies

Blood and Lymphatic Disorders

Cardiovascular Disorders

Respiratory Disorders

Digestive System Disorders

Urinary System Disorders

Acute Neurological Disorders

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Disorders of the Eye and Ear

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