Question 1

Most glucometers have a memory function that stores the patient's blood glucose levels over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The first signs of diabetic neuropathy are numbness, pain, or tingling in the hands, feet, or legs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The parathyroid glands produce a hormone that maintains potassium blood levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Diabetes insipidus is related to glucose metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The normal range for a fasting plasma glucose level is 80 to 120 mg/dL.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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 8

Myxedema is:

Accepted Answer

A) hypofunctioning of the adrenal glands 
B) hirsutism and virilism 
C) advanced hypothyroidism in adulthood 
D) hot tumor areas in the thyroid gland 
A) hypofunctioning of the adrenal glands 
B) hirsutism and virilism 
C) advanced hypothyroidism in adulthood 
D) hot tumor areas in the thyroid gland

Question 9

Which statement is true about ketone bodies?

Accepted Answer

A) They are a waste material of fat metabolism. 
B) They are created in the bloodstream when protein must be used for energy. 
C) They occur when a patient with diabetes does not have enough insulin available to attach to glucose in the bloodstream. 
D) Both A and C are true. 
A) They are a waste material of fat metabolism. 
B) They are created in the bloodstream when protein must be used for energy. 
C) They occur when a patient with diabetes does not have enough insulin available to attach to glucose in the bloodstream. 
D) Both A and C are true.

Question 10

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 11

Diabetes mellitus type 2 is associated with pronounced PVD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The liver is capable of creating glucose from proteins and fats through the process of __________.

Accepted Answer

gluconeogenesis
The liver is c

Question 13

A patient's activity level does not affect the type and amount of insulin prescribed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Polyphagia associated with diabetes mellitus means that the patient is extremely thirsty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Glucagon is secreted by the beta cells of the pancreas to stimulate the liver to convert glycogen into multiple glucose molecules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Severe hypoglycemia in a patient with diabetes who takes insulin may result in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Insulin shock 
B) Diabetic coma 
A) Insulin shock 
B) Diabetic coma

Question 17

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 18

Two of your patients are being seen in the office today.One is suspected of having hypothyroidism and the other hyperthyroidism.Summarize three signs and symptoms you would expect to see in each patient.

Accepted Answer

Hypothyroidism: Lower metabolic rate, he

Question 19

Cretinism occurs when the thyroid fails to develop properly in an adolescent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Hypersecretion of GH in adulthood is called __________.

Accepted Answer

acromegaly
Hypersecr

Exam 45: Assisting in Endocrinology

Most glucometers have a memory function that stores the patient's blood glucose levels over time.

The first signs of diabetic neuropathy are numbness, pain, or tingling in the hands, feet, or legs.

The parathyroid glands produce a hormone that maintains potassium blood levels.

Diabetes insipidus is related to glucose metabolism.

The normal range for a fasting plasma glucose level is 80 to 120 mg/dL.

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

Acromegaly is characterized by:

Myxedema is:

Which statement is true about ketone bodies?

The pineal gland excretes which of the following hormones?

Diabetes mellitus type 2 is associated with pronounced PVD.

The liver is capable of creating glucose from proteins and fats through the process of __________.

A patient's activity level does not affect the type and amount of insulin prescribed.

Polyphagia associated with diabetes mellitus means that the patient is extremely thirsty.

Glucagon is secreted by the beta cells of the pancreas to stimulate the liver to convert glycogen into multiple glucose molecules.

Severe hypoglycemia in a patient with diabetes who takes insulin may result in which of the following?

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

Two of your patients are being seen in the office today.One is suspected of having hypothyroidism and the other hyperthyroidism.Summarize three signs and symptoms you would expect to see in each patient.

Cretinism occurs when the thyroid fails to develop properly in an adolescent.

Hypersecretion of GH in adulthood is called __________.

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