Question 1

Diabetes insipidus is related to glucose metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Diabetic retinopathy occurs because of which factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Repeated hypoglycemic episodes 
B)  Hyperglycemic peaks,which damage the blood vessels feeding the retina 
C)  It is an inevitable result of diabetes,regardless of how well the person controls FBS levels. 
D)  Target cell resistance to insulin 
A)  Repeated hypoglycemic episodes 
B)  Hyperglycemic peaks,which damage the blood vessels feeding the retina 
C)  It is an inevitable result of diabetes,regardless of how well the person controls FBS levels. 
D)  Target cell resistance to insulin

Question 4

Which of the following tests is used for monitoring long-term diabetes therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  FBS or FPG test 
B)  Home glucometer 
C)  Glycosylated hemoglobin test 
D)  None of the above 
A)  FBS or FPG test 
B)  Home glucometer 
C)  Glycosylated hemoglobin test 
D)  None of the above

Question 5

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.

Question 6

Diabetes mellitus type 1 has a slow onset because of the gradual destruction of the beta cells of the pancreas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Diabetes mellitus type 2 is associated with pronounced PVD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following occurs when the pancreas is unable to produce insulin because autoimmune,genetic,or environmental factors have destroyed the beta islet cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prediabetes 
B)  Diabetes mellitus Type 1 
C)  Diabetes mellitus Type 2 
D)  Gestational diabetes 
A)  Prediabetes 
B)  Diabetes mellitus Type 1 
C)  Diabetes mellitus Type 2 
D)  Gestational diabetes

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 11

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 12

Patients with diabetes type 1 must take multiple oral or injected doses of insulin throughout the day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The liver is capable of creating glucose...

Question 14

Which of the following hormones is not produced by the anterior pituitary?

Accepted Answer

A)  PRL 
B)  ACTH 
C)  LH 
D)  ADH 
A)  PRL 
B)  ACTH 
C)  LH 
D)  ADH

Question 15

A glycosylated hemoglobin level of 7 is equal to a blood plasma glucose level of 170 mg/dL.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A patient with acromegaly has which of the following symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low urine specific gravity 
B)  Excessive growth during adolescence 
C)  Arthralgia and excessive sweating 
D)  Overactive epiphyseal plates 
A)  Low urine specific gravity 
B)  Excessive growth during adolescence 
C)  Arthralgia and excessive sweating 
D)  Overactive epiphyseal plates

Question 18

Which of the following is often called the "master gland"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypothalamus 
B)  Pituitary gland 
C)  Pineal gland 
D)  Thyroid 
A)  Hypothalamus 
B)  Pituitary gland 
C)  Pineal gland 
D)  Thyroid

Question 19

Hypersecretion of GH in adulthood is called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hypersecretion of GH in adulthood is called...

Exam 21: Assisting in Endocrinology

Diabetes insipidus is related to glucose metabolism.

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

Diabetic retinopathy occurs because of which factor?

Which of the following tests is used for monitoring long-term diabetes therapy?

Which of the following is true about endemic goiters?

Diabetes mellitus type 1 has a slow onset because of the gradual destruction of the beta cells of the pancreas.

Diabetes mellitus type 2 is associated with pronounced PVD.

Which of the following occurs when the pancreas is unable to produce insulin because autoimmune,genetic,or environmental factors have destroyed the beta islet cells?

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

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 an acute complication of diabetes mellitus?

Patients with diabetes type 1 must take multiple oral or injected doses of insulin throughout the day.

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

Which of the following hormones is not produced by the anterior pituitary?

A glycosylated hemoglobin level of 7 is equal to a blood plasma glucose level of 170 mg/dL.

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

A patient with acromegaly has which of the following symptoms?

Which of the following is often called the "master gland"?

Hypersecretion of GH in adulthood is called __________.

Competency-Based Education and the Medical Assistant Student

The Health Record

Infection Control

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Nutrition and Health Promotion

Vital Signs

Assisting With the Primary Physical Examination

Principles of Pharmacology

Pharmacology Math

Administering Medications

Safety and Emergency Practices

Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Assisting in Dermatology

Assisting in Gastroenterology

Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction

Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health

Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Assisting in Cardiology

Assisting in Geriatrics

Principles of Electrocardiography

Assisting With Diagnostic Imaging

Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

Assisting in Blood Collection

Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology

Surgical Supplies and Instruments

Surgical Asepsis and Assisting With Surgical Procedures

Career Development and Life Skills

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