Ch. 21 Alterations of Hormonal Regulation Flashcards
Which of the following is NOT a type of receptor disorder in regard to hormone regulation?
Decrease in the number of receptors
Impaired receptor function
Absence of antibodies against specific receptors
Unusual expression of receptor function
Absence of antibodies against specific receptors
Which of the following is NOT a type of receptor disorder in regard to hormone regulation?
Decrease in the number of receptors
Impaired receptor function
Absence of antibodies against specific receptors
Unusual expression of receptor function
Absence of antibodies against specific receptors
Which of the following is a symptom of SIADH? Hyponatremia Hypernatremia Hyperosmolality (serum) Hypo-osmolality (urine)
Hyponatremia
Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding diabetes insipidus?
It is always caused by low levels of ADH.
The neurogenic form occurs with organic lesion of the hypothalamus or pituitary.
It is demonstrated by excessively concentrated urine.
The nephrogenic form is caused by low levels of ADH.
The neurologic form occurs with organic lesion of the hypothalamus or pituitary
A woman experiences nausea, vomiting, loss of body hair, fatigue, weakness, and hypoglycemia. Which of the following hormone deficiencies does she most likely have? TSH ACTH FSH LH
ACTH
Which of the following is TRUE regarding pituitary adenomas? Rapid growth Metastatic Arise from anterior pituitary Pathogenesis due to infarction
Arise from anterior pituitary
A person experiences visual changes that begin in one eye and then begin to involve the second eye. Which of the following conditions does this person most likely have? Pituitary infarct ACTH insufficiency GH insufficiency Pituitary adenoma
Pituitary adenoma
Which of the following is TRUE regarding acromegaly?
Occurs due to excessive levels of ACTH
Most commonly caused by GH-secreting pituitary adenoma
Occurs more frequently in men
Relatively common condition
Most commonly caused by GH-secreting pituitary adenoma
Which of the following is a symptom of a prolactinoma? Galactorrhea Loss of body hair Excessive menses Pregnancy
Galactorrhea
Which of the following is a symptom of Graves' disease? Hypothyroid Goiter Absence of skin findings Decreased sympathetic response
Goiter
Which of the following is a medication used to threat thyrotoxic crisis? Beta-blocker Epinephrine Thyroid hormone Synthroid
Beta-blocker
A person is diagnosed with a thyroid disorder. There has been destruction of thyroid tissue by lymphocytes and circulating thyroid autoantibodies. A relative also has this disease. Which of the following diseases does this person have? Subacute thyroiditis Hashimoto disease Painless thyroiditis Postpartum thyroiditis
Hashimoto disease
Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding myxedema coma? Associated with hyperthyroid Associated with hyperthermia Associated with lactic acidosis Associated with hyperglycemia
Associated with lactic acidosis
Which of the following is TRUE regarding congenital hypothyroidism?
It is a common form of primary hypothyroidism.
It occurs in children ages 5 to 10 years.
It is the result of absent thyroid tissue.
Thyroid agenesis occurs more frequently in male infants.
It is the result of absent thyroid tissue
An individual is diagnosed with thyroid carcinoma. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
Thyroid carcinoma is the most common endocrine malignancy.
Individuals with thyroid carcinoma have elevated T3 and T4 levels.
Heredity appears to be the most common risk factor.
Most tumors are undifferentiated.
Thyroid carcinoma is the most common endocrine malignancy