Question 1

Growth hormone excess in adults

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A)   results in the condition of acromegaly.
B)   leads to abnormally tall stature.
C)   is associated with hypoglycemia.
D)   is usually asymptomatic.

Question 2

A patient with primary adrenal insufficiency would have a high serum ACTH.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Hypoglycemia is a potent stimulus for growth hormone secretion.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A clinical finding consistent with a diagnosis of syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion (SIADH)  is

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A)   hypovolemia.
B)   hyponatremia.
C)   increased osmolality.
D)   dehydration.

Question 5

The signs and symptoms of adrenocortical hormone excess may occur from either a primary or secondary disorder. A symptom associated with primary Cushing syndrome is

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A)   hyperpigmentation.
B)   hypotension.
C)   hyperglycemia.
D)   hyperkalemia.

Question 6

Secondary adrenocortical insufficiency is characterized by hyperpigmentation due to excessive secretion of melanocyte-stimulating hormones.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Match the following disorders with the clinical findings below.
-Hyperglycemia

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A)  Addison disease
B)  Acromegaly
C)  Aldosteronism
D)  Myxedema

Question 8

Diabetes insipidus is a condition

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A)   resulting from inadequate ADH secretion.
B)   characterized by oliguria.
C)   associated with anterior pituitary dysfunction.
D)   characterized by glycosuria.

Question 9

What effect would adrenocortical insufficiency have on an individual's response to surgical stress?

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A)   More prone to hyperglycemia
B)   Decreased sensitivity to anesthesia
C)   More susceptible to hypertensive crisis
D)   More prone to hypotension

Question 10

A laboratory finding that would help confirm the diagnosis of aldosterone deficiency is

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A)   hypernatremia.
B)   hyperkalemia.
C)   hypokalemia.
D)   hypoglycemia.

Question 11

An increase in ADH secretion occurs in response to

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A)   a decrease in serum osmolality.
B)   dehydration.
C)   hypervolemia.
D)   hyponatremia.

Question 12

The finding of exophthalmos is indicative of Graves disease.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The formation of active vitamin D

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A)   occurs in the skin.
B)   depends on hydroxylation in the kidney.
C)   is dependent on oral intake of vitamin D.
D)   is necessary for normal potassium metabolism. B

Question 14

Myxedema coma is a severe condition associated with

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A)   hypothyroidism.
B)   hyperthermia.
C)   acute cortisol insufficiency.
D)   pheochromocytoma. A

Question 15

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)  increases

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A)   sodium reabsorption in the distal tubule of the kidney.
B)   potassium secretion in the distal tubule of the kidney.
C)   water reabsorption in the collecting tubule of the kidney.
D)   urinary output. C

Question 16

Graves disease is

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A)   a secondary endocrine disorder.
B)   associated with autoantibodies to TSH receptors.
C)   characterized by high serum TSH levels.
D)   untreatable.

Question 17

Match the following disorders with the clinical findings below.
-Hypertension

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A)  Addison disease
B)  Acromegaly
C)  Aldosteronism
D)  Myxedema

Question 18

Propylthiouracil may be used to treat hyperthyroidism because it

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A)   destroys thyroid gland cells.
B)   inhibits the release of TSH.
C)   suppresses production of autoantibodies.
D)   inhibits thyroid hormone synthesis.

Question 19

Match the following disorders with the clinical findings below.
-Slow mentation

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A)  Addison disease
B)  Acromegaly
C)  Aldosteronism
D)  Myxedema

Question 20

Long-term administration of glucocorticoids leads to adrenocortical atrophy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 40: Disorders of Endocrine Function

Growth hormone excess in adults

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A patient with primary adrenal insufficiency would have a high serum ACTH.

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Hypoglycemia is a potent stimulus for growth hormone secretion.

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A clinical finding consistent with a diagnosis of syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion (SIADH) is

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The signs and symptoms of adrenocortical hormone excess may occur from either a primary or secondary disorder. A symptom associated with primary Cushing syndrome is

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Secondary adrenocortical insufficiency is characterized by hyperpigmentation due to excessive secretion of melanocyte-stimulating hormones.

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Match the following disorders with the clinical findings below. -Hyperglycemia

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Diabetes insipidus is a condition

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What effect would adrenocortical insufficiency have on an individual's response to surgical stress?

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A laboratory finding that would help confirm the diagnosis of aldosterone deficiency is

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An increase in ADH secretion occurs in response to

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The finding of exophthalmos is indicative of Graves disease.

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The formation of active vitamin D

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Myxedema coma is a severe condition associated with

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) increases

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Graves disease is

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Match the following disorders with the clinical findings below. -Hypertension

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Propylthiouracil may be used to treat hyperthyroidism because it

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Match the following disorders with the clinical findings below. -Slow mentation

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Long-term administration of glucocorticoids leads to adrenocortical atrophy.

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