Question 1

Metabolic syndrome is marked by:

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A)   abnormal lipid and glucose metabolism
B)   periodic hypotension
C)   deficit of glucagon
D)   early onset on Type I diabetes mellitus

Question 2

Complications of diabetes mellitus include:

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A)   peripheral neuropathy
B)   frequent infections
C)   cataracts
D)   a,c
E)   a,b,c

Question 3

Dwarfism is caused by:

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A)   excessive levels of somatotropin (GH) 
B)   a deficit of somatotropin (GH) 
C)   excessive levels of insulin
D)   excessive levels of parathyroid hormone B

Question 4

Compensation mechanisms occurring in the early stage of diabetic ketoacidosis include:

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A)   Kussmaul's respirations
B)   polydipsia
C)   ketonuria
D)   seizures

Question 5

What is/are the effect(s) of thyrotoxic crisis?

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A)   hyperthermia and heart failure
B)   hypotension and hypoglycemia
C)   toxic goiter and hypometabolism
D)   decreased stress response

Question 6

Visual impairment may develop in diabetics,primarily because of:

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A)   abnormal metabolism in the lens
B)   macroangiopathy
C)   neuropathy affecting cranial nerves
D)   development of exophthalmos

Question 7

Why is amputation frequently a necessity in diabetics?

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A)   necrosis and gangrene in the feet and legs
B)   lack of glucose to the cells in the feet and legs
C)   severe dehydration in the tissues
D)   elevated blood glucose increasing blood viscosity

Question 8

What causes loss of consciousness in a person with diabetic ketoacidosis?

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A)   toxic effects of excessive insulin
B)   excessive glucose in the blood
C)   acidosis and hypovolemia
D)   lack of glucose in brain cells

Question 9

Which of the following often causes hyperparathyroidism?

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A)   a malignant tumor in the parathyroid glands
B)   end-stage renal failure
C)   osteoporosis
D)   radiation involving the thyroid gland and neck area

Question 10

Which of the following results from a deficit of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) ?

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A)   inappropriate ADH syndrome
B)   gigantism
C)   diabetes insipidus
D)   myxedema C

Question 11

Early signs of hyperglycemia include polyphagia,which means :

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A)   thirst
B)   increased urine output
C)   hunger
D)   glucose in the urine

Question 12

Which of the following are likely present in a patient immobilized for a long period of time?

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A)   hypocalcemia and low serum PTH levels
B)   hypocalcemia and high serum PTH levels
C)   hypercalcemia and low serum PTH levels
D)   hypercalcemia and high serum PTH levels

Question 13

Which of the following may cause hypertension?

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A)   hypoparathyroidism
B)   hypoglycemia
C)   pheochromocytoma
D)   Addison's disease

Question 14

Which of the following may cause insulin shock to develop?

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A)   recurrent vomiting
B)   missing an insulin dose
C)   eating excessively large meals
D)   sedentary lifestyle

Question 15

Polydipsia occurs with diabetes mellitus when:

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A)   lack of insulin causes hunger
B)   ketone levels rise in the blood
C)   polyuria causes dehydration
D)   glucosuria causes ketoacidosis

Question 16

Diabetic retinopathy results from:

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A)   degeneration of large blood vessels supplying the eye
B)   abnormal metabolism in the lens of the eye
C)   neuropathy affecting the optic nerve
D)   obstruction or rupture of retinal blood vessels

Question 17

Catabolic effects of Cushing's syndrome include:

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A)   osteoporosis
B)   hypertension
C)   increased erythrocyte production
D)   moon face and buffalo hump

Question 18

Why does polyuria develop with diabetes mellitus?

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A)   increased thirst
B)   ketoacidosis
C)   glucosuria develops
D)   diabetic nephropathy

Question 19

Differences between Type I and Type II diabetes include:

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A)   Type 1 diabetes weight gain is common,and Type II weight loss often occurs
B)   Type 1 diabetes leads to fewer complications than Type II diabetes
C)   Type 1 diabetes may be controlled by adjusting dietary intake and exercise,but Type II diabetes requires insulin replacement
D)   Type 1 diabetes occurs more frequently in children and adolescents,and Type II diabetes occurs more often in adults
E)   None of the above are correct.

Question 20

All these tissues use glucose without the aid of insulin EXCEPT:

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A)   liver
B)   digestive system
C)   exercising skeletal muscle
D)   brain A

Exam 25: Endocrine Disorders

Metabolic syndrome is marked by:

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Complications of diabetes mellitus include:

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Dwarfism is caused by:

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Compensation mechanisms occurring in the early stage of diabetic ketoacidosis include:

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What is/are the effect(s) of thyrotoxic crisis?

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Visual impairment may develop in diabetics,primarily because of:

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Why is amputation frequently a necessity in diabetics?

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What causes loss of consciousness in a person with diabetic ketoacidosis?

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Which of the following often causes hyperparathyroidism?

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Which of the following results from a deficit of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) ?

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Early signs of hyperglycemia include polyphagia,which means :

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Which of the following are likely present in a patient immobilized for a long period of time?

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Which of the following may cause hypertension?

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Which of the following may cause insulin shock to develop?

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Polydipsia occurs with diabetes mellitus when:

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Diabetic retinopathy results from:

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