Question 1

The anterior pituitary produces __________, which stimulates egg production in the female and sperm development in the male.

Accepted Answer

follicle-s

Question 2

Which of the following is a condition in which serum levels of thyroid hormones are excessively high?

Accepted Answer

A)  Myxedema 
B)  Cretinism 
C)  Goiter 
D)  Thyrotoxicosis 
A)  Myxedema 
B)  Cretinism 
C)  Goiter 
D)  Thyrotoxicosis

Question 3

The greatest risk for infants born to mothers with gestational diabetes is

Accepted Answer

A)  pancreatic shutdown. 
B)  diabetes type 1. 
C)  macrosomia. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  pancreatic shutdown. 
B)  diabetes type 1. 
C)  macrosomia. 
D)  All of the above

Question 4

A surgical procedure could prove fatal for a patient with Cushing's syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Insulin typically is administered in the vastus lateralis in pediatric patients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

All of the following are symptoms of diabetes insipidus except

Accepted Answer

A)  low urine specific gravity. 
B)  high blood concentration. 
C)  glycosuria. 
D)  polydipsia. 
A)  low urine specific gravity. 
B)  high blood concentration. 
C)  glycosuria. 
D)  polydipsia.

Question 7

The thymus gland plays a crucial role in T-cell maturation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is the most common complication, affecting 60% to 70% of patients with diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diabetic nephropathy 
B)  Diabetic retinopathy 
C)  Diabetic neuropathy 
D)  Macrovascular disease 
A)  Diabetic nephropathy 
B)  Diabetic retinopathy 
C)  Diabetic neuropathy 
D)  Macrovascular disease

Question 9

Which of the following is the most correct explanation of diabetes mellitus type 2?

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient typically has no family history of diabetes. 
B)  It usually is seen only in patients over age 40. 
C)  Patients are at great risk of developing cardiovascular complications over time. 
D)  Patients with this type of diabetes will never have to take insulin for blood glucose control. 
A)  The patient typically has no family history of diabetes. 
B)  It usually is seen only in patients over age 40. 
C)  Patients are at great risk of developing cardiovascular complications over time. 
D)  Patients with this type of diabetes will never have to take insulin for blood glucose control.

Question 10

Which of the following is an acute complication of diabetes mellitus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diabetic ketoacidosis 
B)  Diabetic retinopathy 
C)  Diabetic neuropathy 
D)  Infection 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Diabetic ketoacidosis 
B)  Diabetic retinopathy 
C)  Diabetic neuropathy 
D)  Infection 
E)  All of the above

Question 11

A patient with diabetes type 2 may have signs and symptoms of peripheral neuropathy. List five questions you might ask to document the patient's condition accurately.

Accepted Answer

Answers ma

Question 12

A patient with diabetes type 1 frequently experiences hypoglycemic episodes, and the physician asks you to give her information about the Rule of 15. What should this information include?

Accepted Answer

@#LAT-DLM&Take 15g of carbohyd

Question 13

A patient with acromegaly has which of the following symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low urine specific gravity 
B)  Excessive growth during adolescence 
C)  Arthralgia and excessive sweating 
D)  Overactive epiphyseal plates 
A)  Low urine specific gravity 
B)  Excessive growth during adolescence 
C)  Arthralgia and excessive sweating 
D)  Overactive epiphyseal plates

Question 14

Which of the following is one of the diagnostic criteria for diabetes mellitus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plasma glucose level of 210 mg/dL 
B)  FPG of 126 mg/dL 
C)  OGTT result of 180 mg/dL 
D)  Glycosylated hemoglobin >6% 
A)  Plasma glucose level of 210 mg/dL 
B)  FPG of 126 mg/dL 
C)  OGTT result of 180 mg/dL 
D)  Glycosylated hemoglobin >6%

Question 15

Acromegaly is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperfunctioning of the pituitary gland after puberty. 
B)  adenomas of the pituitary gland during adulthood. 
C)  hyperfunctioning of the pituitary gland before puberty. 
D)  A and B 
A)  hyperfunctioning of the pituitary gland after puberty. 
B)  adenomas of the pituitary gland during adulthood. 
C)  hyperfunctioning of the pituitary gland before puberty. 
D)  A and B

Question 16

Which of the following are oral hypoglycemics that are prescribed for the management of diabetes mellitus type 2?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prandin, Avandia, and Glucophage 
B)  Lente and Lantus 
C)  Byetta and Symlin 
D)  A and C 
A)  Prandin, Avandia, and Glucophage 
B)  Lente and Lantus 
C)  Byetta and Symlin 
D)  A and C

Question 17

__________ results in fruity-smelling breath.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ results in fruity-smelling breath....

Question 18

A child with hypopituitary dwarfism differs from the growth patterns seen with an inherited form of dwarfism in that the child is shorter than normal but has a normal-sized head and trunk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Patients with diabetes frequently have __________, which means they are very thirsty.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Patients with diabetes frequently have __________, which...

Question 20

Cushing's disease is

Accepted Answer

A)  a thyroid gland disorder. 
B)  hypofunctioning of the adrenal cortex. 
C)  a pancreatic disease. 
D)  hyperfunctioning of the adrenal cortex. 
A)  a thyroid gland disorder. 
B)  hypofunctioning of the adrenal cortex. 
C)  a pancreatic disease. 
D)  hyperfunctioning of the adrenal cortex.

Exam 38: Assisting in Endocrinology

The anterior pituitary produces __________, which stimulates egg production in the female and sperm development in the male.

Which of the following is a condition in which serum levels of thyroid hormones are excessively high?

The greatest risk for infants born to mothers with gestational diabetes is

A surgical procedure could prove fatal for a patient with Cushing's syndrome.

Insulin typically is administered in the vastus lateralis in pediatric patients.

All of the following are symptoms of diabetes insipidus except

The thymus gland plays a crucial role in T-cell maturation.

Which of the following is the most common complication, affecting 60% to 70% of patients with diabetes?

Which of the following is the most correct explanation of diabetes mellitus type 2?

Which of the following is an acute complication of diabetes mellitus?

A patient with diabetes type 2 may have signs and symptoms of peripheral neuropathy. List five questions you might ask to document the patient's condition accurately.

A patient with diabetes type 1 frequently experiences hypoglycemic episodes, and the physician asks you to give her information about the Rule of 15. What should this information include?

A patient with acromegaly has which of the following symptoms?

Which of the following is one of the diagnostic criteria for diabetes mellitus?

Acromegaly is characterized by

Which of the following are oral hypoglycemics that are prescribed for the management of diabetes mellitus type 2?

__________ results in fruity-smelling breath.

A child with hypopituitary dwarfism differs from the growth patterns seen with an inherited form of dwarfism in that the child is shorter than normal but has a normal-sized head and trunk.

Patients with diabetes frequently have __________, which means they are very thirsty.

Cushing's disease is

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