Practice Quiz - Endo Function 1

Question 1

Syndrome of inappropriate ADH (SIADH)

Answer 1

Elevated ADH secretion

Question 2

Nephrogenic diabetes insidious

Answer 2

Decreased ADH secretion from posterior pituitary

Question 3

A patient presents with hyponatremia following surgery. Which of the following disorders is a likely cause?

Answer 3

SIADH - general anesthesia used in surgery can induce the release of ADH , causing mild hyponatremia.

Question 4

Which of the following conditions is a common cause of syndrome of SIADH?

Answer 4

Lung cancer

Question 5

A common cause of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is:

Answer 5

Taking lithium for bipolar disorder

Question 6

A patient is diagnosed with SIADH. Which of the following laboratory values would be most important to monitor?

Answer 6

Sodium

Question 7

SIADH manifests with all of the following changes, except:

Answer 7

High volume urine output

Question 8

A patient is diagnosed with secondary hyperthyroidism manifested by elevated T3/T4 and elevated TSH. Which of the following are possible causes of this condition?

Answer 8

Pituitary gland adenoma

Question 9

In primary hyperthyroidism, both T3/T4 and TSH levels are low. True or False.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

Which of the following correctly describes the pathophysiology of Graves’ disease?

Answer 10

Production of antibodies that mimic TSH function

Question 11

Which of the following metabolic changes are indicative of hyperthyroidism?

Answer 11

Weight loss

Question 12

All of the following clinical consequences are associated with long term, untreated hypothyroidism except:

Answer 12

Hypertension

Question 13

Which of the following thyroid diseases/disorders would result in a goiter?

Answer 13

Iodine deficiency
Graves’ disease
Secondary hyperthyroidism

Question 14

Which of the following problems is a consequence of Hashimotos disease?

Answer 14

Hypothyroidism