Topic 2 - TEST(s) Endocrine.

Question 1

What is a manifestation of excessive glucocorticoid production?

Answer 1

decreased immune response.

Question 2

The mechanism of action of ipodate is to?

Answer 2

inhibit the release of T3 and T4 from thyroid cells.

Question 3

Bradycardia, cold intolerance, hair loss and muscle pain are symptoms of?

Answer 3

hypothyroidism.

Question 4

Radioactive iodine is often used for the treatment of hyperthyroidism. How would this treatment work?

Answer 4

Iodine is attracted to the thyroid gland and the radiation kills some of the hormone producing cells.

Question 5

A symptom of type I diabetes mellitus is?

Answer 5

ketoacidosis.

Question 6

Which of the following signs and symptoms is characteristic of hypothyroidism?

Answer 6

mental, physical slowness.

Question 7

During the past 3 years, a patient has experienced increasing shoe size and his ring finger has outgrown his wedding ring. His lower jaw protrudes, and his voice has deepened. The patient is 46 years old. Lateral skull x-rays and CTs reveal an enlarged pituitary gland. This condition is termed:

Answer 7

acromegaly.

Question 8

Prepubertal pan-hypo-pituitarism may be manifested by:

Answer 8

retardation of growth.

Question 9

The physiological effects of thyroid hormones are:

Answer 9

increased metabolic rate.

Question 10

Which of the following is consistent with type 1 diabetes…

Answer 10

Autoimmune mediated destruction of pancreatic beta cells.

Question 11

A long-term complication of diabetes mellitus is?

Answer 11

= neuropathies.

Question 12

A 41-year-old male whose adrenal cortex was destroyed by autoimmune mechanisms has decreased blood levels of cortisol, causing increased ACTH levels. These signs and symptoms describe?

Answer 12

= Addison disease

Question 13

In a healthy individual without DM. Which process is initiated by glucagon release to increase blood glucose level between meals and help maintain his blood glucose level to prevent hypoglycemia?

Answer 13

= Glycogenolysis

Question 14

Bradycardia, cold intolerance, hair loss and muscle pain are symptoms of?

Answer 14

= Hypothyroidism

Question 15

Which of the following is consistent with type 1 diabetes…

Answer 15

Autoimmune mediated destruction of pancreatic beta cells.

Question 16

The adverse effects of inappropriate glucocorticoid levels may include moon face, skin striae and abnormal fat distribution. These are considered to be?

Answer 16

= cushingoid effects (Cushings Syndrome)

Question 17

Insulin is not directly involved in?

Answer 17

= glycogenolysis.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is correct:

Answer 18

A. Thyrotropin releasing hormone is released from the pituitary to stimulate thyroid homone release.

B. Thyroid stimulating hormone is released from the pituitary in response to thyrotropin releasing hormone.

C. Thyrotropin releasing hormone release is increased by high circulating levels of thyroid hormones.

D. Thyroid stimulating hormone is released from the hypothalamus in response to being cold.

B = Correct.

Question 19

A patient has a history of thyroid cancer with radiation therapy 15 years ago. She has a puffy appearance with nonpitting oedema. The patient states that she feels cold all of the time. This condition is most likely?

Answer 19

= myxoedema.

Question 20

Drowsiness, fruity breath odour, increased urination and rapid weight loss are symptoms of?

Answer 20

= hyperglycaemia.

Question 21

Which of the following refers to a decrease in function of an endocrine gland?

Answer 21

= hypofunction

Question 22

A patient has a history of thyroid cancer with radiation therapy 15 years ago. She has a puffy appearance with nonpitting oedema. The patient states that she feels cold all of the time. This condition is most likely?

Answer 22

= myxoedema

Question 23

Which of the following is consistent with type 1 diabetes…

Answer 23

= Autoimmune mediated destruction of pancreatic beta cells.

Question 24

Bradycardia, cold intolerance, hair loss and muscle pain are symptoms of?

Answer 24

= hypothyroidism.