Deck 13: The Immune System

Question 1

Which of the following hormones secreted by the pituitary gland are produced by both sexes and necessary for the normal development and functioning of the gonads? Select all that apply.

A) Adrenocorticotropic hormone
B) Follicle-stimulating hormone
C) Luteinizing hormone
D) Prolactin
E) Oxytocin

Answer 1

B, C

Question 2

As a physical therapist, you are working with an older client, Melba, who has recently begun experiencing symptoms of fatigue, depression, weight gain, and cold intolerance. You should most suspect a disorder of which endocrine gland in Melba?

A) Parathyroid glands
B) Adrenal glands
C) Thyroid gland
D) Pancreas

Answer 2

C

Question 3

A resident of the nursing home in which you work seems to have trouble falling asleep at night. A disorder of which of the following glands or hormones secreted by the glands would best explain this condition?

A) Pineal gland
B) Parathyroid gland
C) Adrenal gland
D) Ovaries

Answer 3

A

Question 4

As a social worker, one of your clients exhibits symptoms of fatty deposits around the face (moon face) and a trunk with thick arms and legs. As you talk with her, she confides in you that she has been experiencing sleep disturbances, weight gain, and water retention lately. Which condition would you most suspect in this client?

A) Cushing's syndrome
B) Addison's syndrome
C) Hyperparathyroidism
D) Type 1 diabetes

Question 5

Your grandmother, Lois, who lives with you, has recently begun to complain of being hungry and thirsty all the time. You notice that she goes to the bathroom a lot and that she has lost quite a bit of weight. Based on her symptoms, what endocrine system disorder would you most suspect in your grandmother?

A) Cushing's syndrome
B) Diabetes mellitus
C) Hyperparathyroidism
D) Addison's syndrome

Question 6

Which of the following are significant risk factors for type 2 diabetes? Select all that apply.

A) History of breast cancer
B) Genetics
C) Obesity
D) Lack of exercise
E) Female gender

Question 7

You are a nurse working with patients with diabetes in your local community health clinic. You are providing instruction to your patients regarding complications associated with this disease. List and describe some of the complications you should mention.