Med Surg-Quiz 7

Question 1

linked to the pituitary gland. Sends message hormones to pituitary, Regulates the ANS

Answer 1

Hypothalamus

Question 2

Connected to the hypothalamus “the master gland”- produces 6 hormones and stores 2.

Answer 2

Pituitary Gland

Question 3

Responsible for Gigantism (exagerated growth of long bones prior to adulthood) and Acromegaly (increased bone thickness and soft tissue hypertrophy as adults)

Answer 3

Hyperpituitarism

Question 4

short stature, delayed growth, delayed puberty

Answer 4

Hypopituitarism

Question 5

Located just below the larynx, anterior to the trachea. Requires iodine to produce the thyroid hormones to regulate metabolism, Targets all major body systems.

Answer 5

Thyroid Gland

Question 6

Increases body’s overall metabolism.

Answer 6

Hyperthyroidism

Question 7

most common form of hyperthyroidism

Answer 7

Graves’ Disease

Question 8

deficiency of thyroid hormone that results in decreased overall metabolism. Most common thyroid disorder.

Answer 8

Hypothyroidism

Question 9

“Chronic thyroiditis.” most common form of hypothyroidism

Answer 9

Hashimoto’s Disease

Question 10

Four small glands located behind the thyroid

Regulates calcium and phosphate metabolism via the PTH. Targets the bone, kidneys and intestines

Answer 10

Parathyroid

Question 11

causes calcium to leave bone and deposit in kidneys, tendons, etc.

Answer 11

Hyperparathyroidism

Question 12

Located above the kidneys, involved in: HR & BP regulation, salt and potassium levels, metabolic functions

Answer 12

Adrenal Glands

Question 13

Primary adrenal insufficiency

Answer 13

Addison’s Disease

Question 14

Secondary adrenal insufficiency

Answer 14

Cushing’s Disease

Question 15

Clinical presentation: protruding abdomen with obvious stretch marks “moon face.”

Answer 15

Cushing’s Disease

Question 16

Responsible for glucose homeostasis; produces insulin.Targets all the major body systems

Answer 16

Islets of Langerhans

Question 17

Glucosuria. Excess glucose is not absorbed by kidneys, therefore excreted in urine.

Answer 17

Diabetes Mellitus

Question 18

What are normal glucose levels?

Answer 18

Normal glucose is between 80-120 mg/dL

Question 19

severe insulin deficiency. Usually from an interruption in regular insulin administration schedule. Treat as a medical emergency. Presents as: High glucose levels >300

Answer 19

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

Question 20

What is the leading cause of End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)?

Answer 20

Diabetes