Chap 30 Flashcards
1
Q
The hormones produced by the thyroid gland responsible for each of the following EXCEPT
a. regulating body temperature.
b. regulating the level of blood sugar.
c. maintaining the rate at which the body uses fats and carbohydrates.
d. helping regulate the production of protein.
A
B
2
Q
- Hyperthyroidism is caused by overproduction of
a. triidothyronine.
b. calcitonin.
c. thyroxine.
d. glucagon.
A
C
3
Q
Which of the following is NOT a sign of Graves disease?
a. Impaired intelligence
b. Opthalmopathy
c. Dermopathy
d. Goiter
A
A
4
Q
- Symptoms of thyrotoxicosis include each of the following EXCEPT
a. loss of sleep.
b. decreased heart rate.
c. fatigue during ordinary activities.
d. excessive perspiration.
A
B
5
Q
- Each of the following is a characteristic of hypothyroidism EXCEPT
a. unexplained weight gain.
b. depression.
c. goiter.
d. fatigue.
A
D
6
Q
- Each of the following is a characteristic of hyperthyroidism EXCEPT
a. sudden weight loss.
b. nervousness and irritability.
c. sleep apnea.
d. more frequent bowel movements.
A
C
7
Q
- Severe acute pancreatitis can cause each of the following EXCEPT
a. diarrhea.
b. persistent vomiting.
c. tachycardia.
d. abdominal distension.
A
A
8
Q
- Signs and symptoms of insulin shock include each of the following EXCEPT
a. aggressive behavior.
b. dry, red, warm skin.
c. tingling in the face, tongue, and lips.
d. dizziness.
A
B
9
Q
- Signs and symptoms of diabetic coma include each of the following EXCEPT
a. dry mouth.
b. intense thirst.
c. intense hunger.
d. abdominal pain.
A
C
10
Q
- Hypoglycemia is common in
a. type 1 diabetes mellitus.
b. type 2 diabetes mellitus.
c. gestational diabetes mellitus.
d. None of the above.
A
A
11
Q
- Diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by near or absolute lack of
a. epinephrine.
b. estrogen.
c. insulin.
d. serotonin.
A
C
12
Q
- Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for diabetes?
a. Obesity
b. Diet high in protein and fat
c. Gender
d. Sedentary lifestyle
A
B
13
Q
- Under normal conditions, an individual’s blood glucose ranges between
a. 60 and 120 mg/dL.
b. 80 and 120 mg/dL.
c. 100 and 130 mg/dL.
d. 120 and 140 mg/dL.
A
B
14
Q
- Insulin primarily lowers blood sugar levels but also
a. inhibits amino acid reuptake.
b. accelerates glucose entry into the liver.
c. decreases muscle tissue mass.
d. stimulates fat metabolism.
A
D
15
Q
- An athlete reports with excessive polydipsia. What might this symptom indicate?
a. Dehydration
b. The athlete is hungry
c. Decrease in glucose levels
d. The athlete is dizzy with syncope
A
A
16
Q
- Type 1 diabetes mellitus requires
a. oral insulin.
b. only a change in lifestyle.
c. injected insulin.
d. only a modified diet.
A
C
17
Q
- Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of type 1 diabetes mellitus?
a. Acute onset
b. Obesity
c. Occurring in those under age 25 years
d. Increase in prevalence among the white population
A
B
18
Q
- The most common form of diabetes is
a. gestational diabetes mellitus.
b. diabetes secondary to other conditions.
c. type 1 diabetes mellitus.
d. type 2 diabetes mellitus.
A
D
19
Q
- Complications of diabetes include each of the following EXCEPT
a. coronary heart disease.
b. blindness.
c. renal failure.
d. bronchitis.
A
D
20
Q
- Recovery from hypoglycemia is mediated by all but which of the following?
a. Serotonin
b. Epinephrine
c. Glucagon
d. Norepinephrine
A
A
21
Q
- Exercise lowers blood sugar. As such, any exercise must be counterbalanced with
a. decrease in food intake and increase in amounts of insulin.
b. increase in food intake and decrease in amounts of insulin.
c. increase in food intake and insulin.
d. decrease in food intake and insulin
A
B
22
Q
- Which of the following is best to give to an individual who is experiencing insulin shock?
a. 4 oz of apple or orange juice
b. A medium-sized apple
c. 4 oz of milk chocolate
d. A large bagel
A
A
23
Q
- Controlled diabetes depends upon a balance of
I. glucose levels.
II. nutrition.
III. insulin production.
IV. glycogen levels.
V. exercise.
a. I, II, and V.
b. I, II, III, and V.
c. II, IV, and V.
d. II, III, IV, and V.
A
B
24
Q
- When glucose cannot enter the cells, the cells shift from _____________ for energy.
a. fat metabolism to carbohydrate metabolism
b. protein metabolism to fat metabolism
c. carbohydrate metabolism to fat metabolism
d. carbohydrate metabolism to protein metabolism
A
C