Question 1

The common cause of elevated levels of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)secretion is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ectopically produced ADH 
B)  Inflammation of the hypothalamus 
C)  Posterior pituitary tumor 
D)  Inflammation of the nephrons 
A)  Ectopically produced ADH 
B)  Inflammation of the hypothalamus 
C)  Posterior pituitary tumor 
D)  Inflammation of the nephrons

Question 2

The signs of thyrotoxic crisis include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Constipation with gastric distention 
B)  Bradycardia and bradypnea 
C)  Hyperthermia and tachycardia 
D)  Constipation and lethargy 
A)  Constipation with gastric distention 
B)  Bradycardia and bradypnea 
C)  Hyperthermia and tachycardia 
D)  Constipation and lethargy

Question 3

Which serum glucose level would indicate hypoglycemia in a newborn?

Accepted Answer

A)  28 mg/dl 
B)  40 mg/dl 
C)  60 mg/dl 
D)  80 mg/dl 
A)  28 mg/dl 
B)  40 mg/dl 
C)  60 mg/dl 
D)  80 mg/dl

Question 4

A patient who is diagnosed with a closed head injury has a urine output of 6 to 8 L/day.Electrolytes are within normal limits,but his antidiuretic hormone (ADH)level is low.Although he has had no intake for 4 hours,no change in his polyuria level has occurred.These symptoms support a diagnosis of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Neurogenic diabetes insipidus 
B)  Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone 
C)  Psychogenic polydipsia 
D)  Osmotically induced diuresis 
A)  Neurogenic diabetes insipidus 
B)  Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone 
C)  Psychogenic polydipsia 
D)  Osmotically induced diuresis

Question 5

Renal failure is the most common cause of which type of hyperparathyroidism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Primary 
B)  Secondary 
C)  Exogenous 
D)  Inflammatory 
A)  Primary 
B)  Secondary 
C)  Exogenous 
D)  Inflammatory

Question 6

Diagnosing a thyroid carcinoma is best performed with:

Accepted Answer

A)  Measurement of serum thyroid levels 
B)  Radioisotope scanning 
C)  Ultrasonography 
D)  Fine-needle aspiration biopsy 
A)  Measurement of serum thyroid levels 
B)  Radioisotope scanning 
C)  Ultrasonography 
D)  Fine-needle aspiration biopsy

Question 7

Polyuria occurs with diabetes mellitus because of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Formation of ketones 
B)  Chronic insulin resistance 
C)  Elevation in serum glucose 
D)  Increase in antidiuretic hormone 
A)  Formation of ketones 
B)  Chronic insulin resistance 
C)  Elevation in serum glucose 
D)  Increase in antidiuretic hormone

Question 8

Pathologic changes associated with Graves disease include:

Accepted Answer

A)  High levels of circulating thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulins 
B)  Diminished levels of thyrotropin-releasing hormone 
C)  High levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone 
D)  Diminished levels of thyroid-binding globulin 
A)  High levels of circulating thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulins 
B)  Diminished levels of thyrotropin-releasing hormone 
C)  High levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone 
D)  Diminished levels of thyroid-binding globulin

Exam 22: Alterations of Hormonal Regulation

The common cause of elevated levels of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)secretion is:

The signs of thyrotoxic crisis include:

Which serum glucose level would indicate hypoglycemia in a newborn?

A patient who is diagnosed with a closed head injury has a urine output of 6 to 8 L/day.Electrolytes are within normal limits,but his antidiuretic hormone (ADH)level is low.Although he has had no intake for 4 hours,no change in his polyuria level has occurred.These symptoms support a diagnosis of:

Renal failure is the most common cause of which type of hyperparathyroidism?

Diagnosing a thyroid carcinoma is best performed with:

Polyuria occurs with diabetes mellitus because of the:

Pathologic changes associated with Graves disease include:

Cellular Biology

Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology

The Cellular Environment: Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases

Genes and Genetic Diseases

Genes, Environment-Lifestyle, and Common Diseases

Epigenetics and Disease

Innate Immunity: Inflammation

Adaptive Immunity

Alterations in Immunity and Inflammation

Infection

Stress and Disease

Cancer Biology

Cancer Epidemiology

Cancer in Children

Structure and Function of the Neurologic System

Pain, Temperature Regulation, Sleep, and Sensory Function

Alterations in Cognitive Systems,Cerebral Hemodynamics,and Motor Function

Disorders of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and the Neuromuscular Junction

Neurobiology of Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders

Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children

Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation

Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems

Alterations of the Female Reproductive System

Alterations of the Male Reproductive System

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Structure and Function of the Hematologic System

Alterations of Erythrocyte Function

Alterations of Leukocyte, Lymphoid, and Hemostatic Function

Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System

Alterations of Pulmonary Function

Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Digestive System

Alterations of Digestive Function

Alterations of Digestive Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children

Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument

Alterations of the Integument in Children

Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in Adults

Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in Children

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