Question 1

Diabetic __________ is the leading cause of renal failure in the United States.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Diabetic __________ is the leading cause of...

Question 2

The posterior lobe of the pituitary (neurohypophysis) produces which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Growth hormone 
B)  Antidiuretic hormone 
C)  Thyroid stimulating hormone 
D)  Prolactin 
A)  Growth hormone 
B)  Antidiuretic hormone 
C)  Thyroid stimulating hormone 
D)  Prolactin

Question 3

Endocrine glands release hormones directly into the bloodstream, where they are transported to target cells for action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is the most common cause of death in people with DM type 2?

Accepted Answer

A)  Microvascular disease 
B)  Diabetic kidney disease 
C)  Peripheral vascular disease 
D)  Coronary artery disease 
A)  Microvascular disease 
B)  Diabetic kidney disease 
C)  Peripheral vascular disease 
D)  Coronary artery disease

Question 5

Which of the following is true about endemic goiters?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are caused by a lack of iodine in the diet. 
B)  They are caused by a thyroid tumor. 
C)  They can result in weight loss. 
D)  They are restricted to specific geographic areas. 
E)  Both A and D are true. 
A)  They are caused by a lack of iodine in the diet. 
B)  They are caused by a thyroid tumor. 
C)  They can result in weight loss. 
D)  They are restricted to specific geographic areas. 
E)  Both A and D are true.

Question 6

The pineal gland excretes which of the following hormones?

Accepted Answer

A)  ADH 
B)  Aldosterone 
C)  Melatonin 
D)  Glucagon 
A)  ADH 
B)  Aldosterone 
C)  Melatonin 
D)  Glucagon

Question 7

Which of the endocrine glands is divided into anterior and posterior lobes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thyroid 
B)  Adrenal 
C)  Pituitary 
D)  Thymus 
A)  Thyroid 
B)  Adrenal 
C)  Pituitary 
D)  Thymus

Question 8

A goiter might form because of which of the following problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lack of iodine 
B)  Tumor 
C)  Infection 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Lack of iodine 
B)  Tumor 
C)  Infection 
D)  All of the above

Question 9

Exophthalmia occurs in hyperthyroidism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Patients with Addison's disease have characteristics similar to those on long-term corticosteroid therapy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Oral hypoglycemics are used to treat diabetes type 2.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Diabetic retinopathy occurs because of which factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Repeated hypoglycemic episodes 
B)  Hyperglycemic peaks, which damage the blood vessels feeding the retina 
C)  It is an inevitable result of diabetes, regardless of how well the person controls FBS levels. 
D)  Target cell resistance to insulin 
A)  Repeated hypoglycemic episodes 
B)  Hyperglycemic peaks, which damage the blood vessels feeding the retina 
C)  It is an inevitable result of diabetes, regardless of how well the person controls FBS levels. 
D)  Target cell resistance to insulin

Question 13

Byetta may be prescribed for people with diabetes type 2 to promote which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lowering the blood glucose levels by increasing insulin secretion 
B)  Decreasing cellular resistance to insulin 
C)  Helping patients achieve modest weight loss 
D)  A and C 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Lowering the blood glucose levels by increasing insulin secretion 
B)  Decreasing cellular resistance to insulin 
C)  Helping patients achieve modest weight loss 
D)  A and C 
E)  All of the above

Question 14

A strong relationship exists between a family history of the disease and the development of diabetes type 1.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

__________ is required for ovulation to occur.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is required for ovulation to occur....

Question 16

Gestational diabetes can be extremely dangerous for both mother and infant. Because of this, what is recommended for all pregnant women?

Accepted Answer

A)  They should start taking Glucophage in the third trimester. 
B)  They should limit weight gain to 25 pounds during the pregnancy. 
C)  All pregnant women should be screened for gestational diabetes between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy. 
D)  Both A and C are recommended. 
A)  They should start taking Glucophage in the third trimester. 
B)  They should limit weight gain to 25 pounds during the pregnancy. 
C)  All pregnant women should be screened for gestational diabetes between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy. 
D)  Both A and C are recommended.

Question 17

__________ is released by the anterior pituitary and stimulates the production of glucocorticoids by the adrenal cortex.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is released by the anterior pituitary...

Question 18

The best method of teaching patients with diabetes how to perform glucometer testing is with a handout.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

You have just received the laboratory results for a patient suspected of having prediabetes. What would you expect the lab work to show?

Accepted Answer

A)  An FBS of 100 to 125 mg/dL 
B)  A 2-hour OGTT over 200 mg/dL 
C)  A glycosylated hemoglobin level less than 8% 
D)  All of the above 
A)  An FBS of 100 to 125 mg/dL 
B)  A 2-hour OGTT over 200 mg/dL 
C)  A glycosylated hemoglobin level less than 8% 
D)  All of the above

Question 20

Hypopituitary dwarfism is

Accepted Answer

A)  associated with enlargement of the extremities. 
B)  caused by a genetic defect in cartilage formation that affects the growth of bone. 
C)  a condition in which a child's height is impaired, but the head and trunk are normal size. 
D)  a hyperfunctioning of the pituitary gland. 
A)  associated with enlargement of the extremities. 
B)  caused by a genetic defect in cartilage formation that affects the growth of bone. 
C)  a condition in which a child's height is impaired, but the head and trunk are normal size. 
D)  a hyperfunctioning of the pituitary gland.

Exam 38: Assisting in Endocrinology

Diabetic __________ is the leading cause of renal failure in the United States.

The posterior lobe of the pituitary (neurohypophysis) produces which of the following?

Endocrine glands release hormones directly into the bloodstream, where they are transported to target cells for action.

What is the most common cause of death in people with DM type 2?

Which of the following is true about endemic goiters?

The pineal gland excretes which of the following hormones?

Which of the endocrine glands is divided into anterior and posterior lobes?

A goiter might form because of which of the following problems?

Exophthalmia occurs in hyperthyroidism.

Patients with Addison's disease have characteristics similar to those on long-term corticosteroid therapy.

Oral hypoglycemics are used to treat diabetes type 2.

Diabetic retinopathy occurs because of which factor?

Byetta may be prescribed for people with diabetes type 2 to promote which of the following?

A strong relationship exists between a family history of the disease and the development of diabetes type 1.

__________ is required for ovulation to occur.

Gestational diabetes can be extremely dangerous for both mother and infant. Because of this, what is recommended for all pregnant women?

__________ is released by the anterior pituitary and stimulates the production of glucocorticoids by the adrenal cortex.

The best method of teaching patients with diabetes how to perform glucometer testing is with a handout.

You have just received the laboratory results for a patient suspected of having prediabetes. What would you expect the lab work to show?

Hypopituitary dwarfism is

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