Question 1

Which of the following is an acute complication of diabetes mellitus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diabetic ketoacidosis 
B)  Diabetic retinopathy 
C)  Diabetic neuropathy 
D)  Infection 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Diabetic ketoacidosis 
B)  Diabetic retinopathy 
C)  Diabetic neuropathy 
D)  Infection 
E)  All of the above

Question 2

Which endocrine gland requires iodine to produce its hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thyroid 
B)  Thymus 
C)  Gonads 
D)  Parathyroid 
A)  Thyroid 
B)  Thymus 
C)  Gonads 
D)  Parathyroid

Question 3

The thymus gland plays a crucial role in T-cell maturation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The normal FBS range is 80 to 120 mg/dL.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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 9

Patients with diabetes mellitus must be very careful about foot care to prevent complications. Which of the following would be part of a patient education intervention about diabetic foot care?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wash your feet every day with hot water and soap. 
B)  Check your feet once a week using a mirror if necessary. 
C)  Cut your nails straight across to avoid ingrown toenails and possible injuries. 
D)  When wearing open-toed sandals or going barefoot, watch for possible injuries. 
A)  Wash your feet every day with hot water and soap. 
B)  Check your feet once a week using a mirror if necessary. 
C)  Cut your nails straight across to avoid ingrown toenails and possible injuries. 
D)  When wearing open-toed sandals or going barefoot, watch for possible injuries.

Question 10

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 11

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 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

type 2
Patients with

Question 14

The greatest risk for infants born to mothers with gestational diabetes is

Accepted Answer

A)  pancreatic shutdown. 
B)  diabetes type 1. 
C)  macrosomia. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  pancreatic shutdown. 
B)  diabetes type 1. 
C)  macrosomia. 
D)  All of the above

Question 15

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 16

The hypothalamus controls the action of the pituitary gland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Symlin is an injectable drug that may be prescribed to patients with diabetes type 2 to prevent a rapid increase in blood glucose levels after eating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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 19

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 20

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.

Exam 38: Assisting in Endocrinology

Which of the following is an acute complication of diabetes mellitus?

Which endocrine gland requires iodine to produce its hormone?

The thymus gland plays a crucial role in T-cell maturation.

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

The normal FBS range is 80 to 120 mg/dL.

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

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

Acromegaly is characterized by

Patients with diabetes mellitus must be very careful about foot care to prevent complications. Which of the following would be part of a patient education intervention about diabetic foot care?

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

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

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

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

The greatest risk for infants born to mothers with gestational diabetes is

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

The hypothalamus controls the action of the pituitary gland.

Symlin is an injectable drug that may be prescribed to patients with diabetes type 2 to prevent a rapid increase in blood glucose levels after eating.

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.

Which of the following is true about endemic goiters?

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