Exam 40: Disorders of Endocrine Function

The signs and symptoms of adrenocortical hormone excess may occur from either a primary or secondary disorder.A symptom associated with primary Cushing syndrome is

An increase in ADH secretion occurs in response to

A clinical finding that is consistent with a diagnosis of adrenocortical insufficiency is

A patient reporting vision changes, photophobia, and lid lag may be exhibiting signs of

A laboratory finding that would help confirm the diagnosis of hyperaldosteronism is

Radioactive iodine treatment is the therapy of choice in patients with Graves disease.The patient should be expected to

What effect would adrenocortical insufficiency have on an individual's response to surgical stress?

The formation of active vitamin D

A tumor which results in excessive production and release of catecholamines is

Growth hormone deficient infants would display

A patient presenting with muscle cramps, fatigue, anxiety, depression and prolonged Q-T intervals on EKG may be showing symptoms of

Which response to an injection of ACTH indicates a primary adrenal insufficiency?

Calcitonin is produced by thyroid parafollicular cells and increases bone formation by

It is true that growth hormone excess in adults

Which are major classifications of deficiencies in growth hormone secretion?

Aldosterone secretion is regulated by the presence of ________ in the circulation.

Clinical manifestations of hypoparathyroidism

Diabetes insipidus is a condition that

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (adrenogenital syndrome)results from

Myxedema coma is a severe condition associated with