Question 1

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 D

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Another term for __________ is somatotropic hormone, which stimulates tissue growth at the epiphyseal plates in children before puberty.

Accepted Answer

GH
Another term for GH is somatotropic hormone, which stimulates tissue growth at the epiphyseal plates in children before puberty.

Question 4

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 may include the following:
• Can

Question 5

Managing diabetes mellitus can be an overwhelming task for a patient newly diagnosed.Summarize four important factors to include in a patient education intervention for diabetes mellitus.

Accepted Answer

• Physical activity (too much or too lit

Question 6

A patient diagnosed with prediabetes may already have developed vascular and cardiac disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

polydipsia
Patients

Question 8

The liver can anabolize multiple glucose molecules into __________, which is stored in the liver and skeletal muscles.

Accepted Answer

glycogen
The liver can anaboli

Question 9

The pancreas is an example of an exocrine gland that produces insulin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A disease that results in enlargement of the bones of the hands, feet, jaws, and cheeks is:

Accepted Answer

A) acroarthritis 
B) acromegaly 
C) arthralgia 
D) gigantism 
A) acroarthritis 
B) acromegaly 
C) arthralgia 
D) gigantism

Question 11

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 12

__________ is required for ovulation to occur.

Accepted Answer

LH
LH is r

Question 13

A patient diagnosed with __________ has a deficiency of all the hormones produced by the anterior pituitary; therefore, the symptoms reflect systemic inactivity of all of the glands stimulated by the anterior pituitary hormones.

Accepted Answer

panhypopituitarism
A patient diagnosed w

Question 14

Which statement is true about the macrovascular diseases that can occur in people with diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) The longer the patient has had diabetes, the greater the risk of CAD. 
B) These diseases are seen only seen in people with diabetes type 1. 
C) Individuals with diabetes are more likely to have hypotension than hypertension. 
D) PVD is due to blood clot formation in the large vessels. 
A) The longer the patient has had diabetes, the greater the risk of CAD. 
B) These diseases are seen only seen in people with diabetes type 1. 
C) Individuals with diabetes are more likely to have hypotension than hypertension. 
D) PVD is due to blood clot formation in the large vessels.

Question 15

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 16

Which disorder is caused by an overactive adrenal gland?

Accepted Answer

A) Cushing's disease 
B) Addison's disease 
C) Diabetes 
D) Graves' disease 
A) Cushing's disease 
B) Addison's disease 
C) Diabetes 
D) Graves' disease

Question 17

The thyroid gland will not function properly unless the anterior pituitary produces __________ to stimulate its action.

Accepted Answer

TSH
The thyroid gland will not

Question 18

Typical symptoms of diabetes mellitus include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Hypertension and kidney stones 
B) Polydipsia, polyphagia, and rapid weight loss 
C) Frequent infections and hyperpigmentation 
D) All of the above 
A) Hypertension and kidney stones 
B) Polydipsia, polyphagia, and rapid weight loss 
C) Frequent infections and hyperpigmentation 
D) All of the above

Question 19

Patients with diabetes __________ have a problem with target cell response to insulin.

Accepted Answer

type 2
Patients with

Question 20

Which endocrine gland regulates electrolyte and fluid homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

A) Thyroid 
B) Parathyroid 
C) Cortices of the adrenal glands 
D) Pancreatic islets 
A) Thyroid 
B) Parathyroid 
C) Cortices of the adrenal glands 
D) Pancreatic islets

Exam 45: Assisting in Endocrinology

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

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

Another term for __________ is somatotropic hormone, which stimulates tissue growth at the epiphyseal plates in children before puberty.

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.

Managing diabetes mellitus can be an overwhelming task for a patient newly diagnosed.Summarize four important factors to include in a patient education intervention for diabetes mellitus.

A patient diagnosed with prediabetes may already have developed vascular and cardiac disease.

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

The liver can anabolize multiple glucose molecules into __________, which is stored in the liver and skeletal muscles.

The pancreas is an example of an exocrine gland that produces insulin.

A disease that results in enlargement of the bones of the hands, feet, jaws, and cheeks is:

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

__________ is required for ovulation to occur.

A patient diagnosed with __________ has a deficiency of all the hormones produced by the anterior pituitary; therefore, the symptoms reflect systemic inactivity of all of the glands stimulated by the anterior pituitary hormones.

Which statement is true about the macrovascular diseases that can occur in people with diabetes?

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

Which disorder is caused by an overactive adrenal gland?

The thyroid gland will not function properly unless the anterior pituitary produces __________ to stimulate its action.

Typical symptoms of diabetes mellitus include which of the following?

Patients with diabetes __________ have a problem with target cell response to insulin.

Which endocrine gland regulates electrolyte and fluid homeostasis?

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