Deck 9: Endocrine, metabolic, and Nutritional Disorders

Question 1

Most people with endocrine system problems have increased strength and vigor.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Matching
Match the disease with its suggested physical therapy intervention..
Hyperpituitarism

A)Perform gentle exercise and mobility
B)Improve endurance and strengthen muscle
C)Manage arthritic symptoms and perform muscle strengthening exercises
D)Treat muscle and soft tissues deficits that may arise
E)Treat the physical deficits caused by the disease process

Answer 2

Manage arthritic symptoms and perform muscle strengthening exercises

Question 3

All of the following are complications of diabetes mellitus EXCEPT:

A) amyotrophy.
B) reduced function of kidneys.
C) retinopathy.
D) Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.

Answer 3

Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.

Question 4

Which anterior pituitary hormone stimulates the adrenal glands to make cortical hormones?

A) Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
B) Gonadotropins (LH and FHS)
C) Growth hormone (GH)
D) Prolactin (PRL)

Question 5

In type 2 diabetes mellitus,insulin is not produced in sufficient amounts or is not used by the body effectively.

Question 6

Diabetes insipidus is part of what group of diseases?

A) Adrenal
B) Pituitary
C) Parathyroid
D) Thyroid

Question 7

Physical therapy can be indicated for this disease if left undetected in children and mental retardation occurs:

A) diabetes mellitus.
B) phenylketonuria.
C) vitamin A deficiency.
D) Wilson's disease.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT appropriate physical therapy advice for a patient with diabetes mellitus?

A) Check the feet two to three times per week.
B) Exercise in a temperature-controlled setting.
C) Exercise routinely.
D) Wear shoes with a large toe box.

Question 9

During exercise,this mineral is lost through excessive sweating:

A) Calcium
B) Chloride
C) Iron
D) Magnesium

Question 10

Matching
Match the disease with its suggested physical therapy intervention..
Hypothyroidism

A)Perform gentle exercise and mobility
B)Improve endurance and strengthen muscle
C)Manage arthritic symptoms and perform muscle strengthening exercises
D)Treat muscle and soft tissues deficits that may arise
E)Treat the physical deficits caused by the disease process

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a visual sign of Cushing's disease?

A) Acne
B) Bruises (that occur easily)
C) Buffalo hump
D) Weight loss

Question 12

Matching
Match the disease with its suggested physical therapy intervention..
Hyperthyroidism

A)Perform gentle exercise and mobility
B)Improve endurance and strengthen muscle
C)Manage arthritic symptoms and perform muscle strengthening exercises
D)Treat muscle and soft tissues deficits that may arise
E)Treat the physical deficits caused by the disease process

Question 13

Bulging eyes is one sign of Grave's disease.

Question 14

For people with obesity,a slower rate of walking for a longer time is recommended when starting an exercise program.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a precaution for the physical therapist assistant who is working with a person with diabetes mellitus?

A) Do not fatigue the patient.
B) Give the patient fruit juice if he or she becomes hypoglycemic.
C) Keep whirlpool temperatures higher than 101°F.
D) Monitor the patient's dorsalis pedis pulse,thirst,and vital signs.

Question 16

A person with bulimia nervosa has the tendency to overexercise.

Question 17

Matching
Match the disease with its suggested physical therapy intervention..
Pituitary hypofunction

A)Perform gentle exercise and mobility
B)Improve endurance and strengthen muscle
C)Manage arthritic symptoms and perform muscle strengthening exercises
D)Treat muscle and soft tissues deficits that may arise
E)Treat the physical deficits caused by the disease process

Question 18

Matching
Match the disease with its suggested physical therapy intervention..
Hyperparathyroidism

A)Perform gentle exercise and mobility
B)Improve endurance and strengthen muscle
C)Manage arthritic symptoms and perform muscle strengthening exercises
D)Treat muscle and soft tissues deficits that may arise
E)Treat the physical deficits caused by the disease process

Question 19

Which disease can be characterized by a buildup of calcium in the eyes and brain?

A) Addison's disease
B) Adrenocortical hypofunction
C) Diabetes mellitus
D) Hypoparathyroidism

Question 20

Blurred vision,Charcot's arthropathy,increased appetite,and peripheral neuropathies are signs and symptoms of which disease?

A) Diabetes mellitus
B) Phenylketonuria
C) Vitamin A deficiency
D) Wilson's disease