Module 6

Question 1

Thyroid hormones are made from the amino acid _______.

a. glycine.
b. tyrosine.
c. alanine.
d. tryptophan.

Answer 1

b. tyrosine.

Question 2

What condition can occur in childrenif there is an iodine deficiency?

a. hypothyroidism
b. hyperthyroidism
c. diabetes mellitus
d. diabetes insipidus

Answer 2

a. hypothyroidism

Question 3

In which condition do ketones build up in the blood, causing poisoning and if left untreated will eventually result in coma and ultimately death?

a. hypothyroidism
b. hyperthyroidism
c. diabetes mellitus
d. diabetes insipidus

Answer 3

c. diabetes mellitus

Question 4

Chronic elevations in blood sugar can lead to …

a. cataracts.
b. neuropathy.
c. retinopathy.
d. all of the above

Answer 4

d. all of the above

Question 5

In which condition are there pink or red tender streaks extending from the infected area to the group of draining lymph nodes?

a. tonsillitis
b. pharyngitis
c. lymphangitis
d. sore throat

Answer 5

c. lymphangitis

Question 6

Which condition is characterized in children by excessive thirst, lack of energy, and weight loss?

a. hypothyroidism
b. hyperthyroidism
c. diabetes mellitus
d. diabetes insipidus

Answer 6

c. diabetes mellitus

Question 7

Which vitamin is important in the prevention of rheumatic fever?

a. vitamin E
b. vitamin A
c. vitamin C
d. vitamin D

Answer 7

c. vitamin C

Question 8

Which condition is characterized by weight loss despite over eating, nervousness, irritability, fatigue, weakness, rapid pulse, rapid breathing, and excessive perspiration?

a. hypothyroidism
b. hyperthyroidism
c. diabetes mellitus
d. diabetes insipidus

Answer 8

b. hyperthyroidism

Question 9

What percentage of diabetics are obese?

a. 30 percent
b. 50 percent
c. 75 percent
d. 90 percent

Answer 9

d. 90 percent

Question 10

Which condition in adults manifests as dry hair, dry skin, weight gain, constipation, cold feet in bed, and general lethargy?

a. hypothyroidism
b. hyperthyroidism
c. diabetes mellitus
d. diabetes insipidus

Answer 10

a. hypothyroidism

Question 11

In which condition is insulin is present, often in higher than normal amounts, but the cells do not respond well to it?

a. type II diabetes
b. type I diabetes
c. diabetes insipidus
d. hyperthyroidism

Answer 11

a. type II diabetes

Question 12

Another name for Type I Diabetes is …

a. non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM).
b. insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM).
c. diabetes insipidus.
d. maturity-onset diabetes.

Answer 12

b. insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM).

Question 13

Which trace mineral plays a major role in the sensitivity of cells to insulin?

a. chromium
b. molybdenum
c. copper
d. selenium

Answer 13

a. chromium

Question 14

Rheumatic fever is a serious complication that can develop two to three weeks after …

a. tonsillitis.
b. strep throat.
c. lymphangitis.
d. sore throat.

Answer 14

b. strep throat.

Question 15

Which vitamin may be helpful in diabetic neuropathy?

a. vitamin E
b. vitamin B6
c. vitamin B12
d. both b and c are helpful

Answer 15

d. both b and c are helpful

Question 16

Which condition is due to a lack of production of insulin?

a. type II diabetes
b. type I diabetes
c. diabetes insipidus
d. hyperthyroidism

Answer 16

b. type I diabetes

Question 17

Which condition is supported by five or six mini-meals daily: Breakfast, mid morning snack, lunch, mid afternoon snack, and dinner?

a. hypothyroidism
b. hyperthyroidism
c. diabetes mellitus
d. diabetes insipidus

Answer 17

c. diabetes mellitus

Question 18

Which condition is an inflammation of the lymph tissue that guards the entrance to the respiratory and digestive systems?

a. tonsillitis
b. strep throat
c. lymphangitis
d. sore throat

Answer 18

a. tonsillitis

Question 19

Inulin, a slow burning carbohydrate, is found in herbs helpful for …

a. hypothyroidism.
b. hyperthyroidism.
c. diabetes mellitus.
d. diabetes insipidus.

Answer 19

c. diabetes mellitus.

Question 20

Measuring basal body temperature is the most sensitive functional test of ________ function.

a. pancreas.
b. pituitary.
c. thyroid.
d. adrenal.

Answer 20

c. thyroid.

Question 21

Another name for Type II diabetes is …

a. non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM).
b. insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM).
c. diabetes insipidus.
d. childhood diabetes.

Answer 21

a. non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM).

Question 22

Which vitamin is important in the prevention of rheumatic fever?

a. vitamin E
b. vitamin A
c. vitamin C
d. vitamin D

Answer 22

c. vitamin C

Question 23

Over 90 percent of all cases of sore throat are caused by …

a. bacteria.
b. viruses.
c. fungus.
d. streptococci.

Answer 23

b. viruses.

Question 24

What condition can occur in childrenif there is an iodine deficiency?

a. hypothyroidism
b. hyperthyroidism
c. diabetes mellitus
d. diabetes insipidus

Answer 24

a. hypothyroidism

Question 25

Changing your toothbrush often can decrease your chances of getting …

a. tonsillitis.
b. sinusitis.
c. lymphangitis.
d. sore throat.

Answer 25

d. sore throat.

Question 26

In which condition is insulin is present, often in higher than normal amounts, but the cells do not respond well to it?

a. type II diabetes
b. type I diabetes
c. diabetes insipidus
d. hyperthyroidism

Answer 26

a. type II diabetes

Question 27

Which condition is characterized by the passing of great quantities of almost colorless urine?

a. hypothyroidism
b. hyperthyroidism
c. diabetes mellitus
d. diabetes insipidus

Answer 27

d. diabetes insipidus

Question 28

Septicemia is a serious complication that can sometimes occur with which condition?

a. tonsillitis
b. pharyngitis
c. lymphangitis
d. sore throat

Answer 28

c. lymphangitis

Question 29

What condition can sometimes lead to a life threatening condition known as thyroid storm?

a. hypothyroidism
b. hyperthyroidism
c. diabetes mellitus
d. diabetes insipidus

Answer 29

b. hyperthyroidism