Unit 2 Pathology - Quiz Flashcards

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In middle-aged and older persons with diabetes, considerations for exercise should include:

A

activity prescription
comorbidities
age-related musculoskeletal problems

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A patient with diabetes mellitus comes into your clinic for treatment. They state they have been feeling dehydrated and extremely hot and then cold. They also mention that they haven’t been able to control their glucose levels regularly. How would you begin the treatment?

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you would not begin treatment as these are contraindications to exercise

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3
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In order to control blood glucose levels, the correct exercise prescription for patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus is to perform:

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a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity aerobic exercise over 3 days with moderate to vigorous resistance training 2-3 days per week.

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4
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Which of the following should be done if you suspect a patient is hypoglycemic?

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give the patient 1/2 cup of fruit juice

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5
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You are working out a patient at high intensity and they begin to experience weakness, profuse sweating, shaking, and a headache, what is the most likely cause of these symptoms?

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hypoglycemia

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6
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The pathological outcomes of the endocrine system result from hypersecretion or hyposecretion.

Hypersecretion is usually found with

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neoplasm or autoimmune disorders.

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7
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The pathological outcomes of the endocrine system result from hypersecretion or hyposecretion.

Hyposecretion is usually found with

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infarction, infection, autoimmune disorders

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8
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Pituitary hypersecretion can cause Gigantism or Acromegaly. These two pathologies differ in when they occur.

Gigantism occurs ____ to epiphyseal closure, whereas Acromegaly occurs ____ epiphyseal closure.

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prior to
after

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9
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Pathologies of the thyroid include:

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goiter
hypothyroid
hyperthyroid
autoimmune disorders
neoplasms

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10
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_________ is one of the most common, and treatable causes of goiter.

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lack of iodine

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11
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____________ is the most common disorder of the thyroid in the US and Canada

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hypothyroidism

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12
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The release of cortisol from the adrenal gland can occur for many reasons including pain, exercise, trauma, stress, infection. Which of the following is correct regarding the effect of cortisol release on blood glucose?

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blood glucose is increased

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13
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The normal function of the parathyroid gland is to release parathyroid hormone (PTH). In order to understand the consequences of pathology of the parathyroid gland, that is, hyper or hypoparathyroidism, it is important for one to know what the normal release of parathyroid hormone (PTH) has on our bodies.

The three main functions of PTH are:

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increase osteoclastic activity
breakdown bone
increase blood calcium levels

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14
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The cardinal signs and symptoms of diabetes include (select all that apply):

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polyuria
polydipsia
polyphagia
hyperglycemia

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15
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signs and symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome:

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“Moon” face
Decreased density of bones
Slow wound healing

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16
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Which of the following signs and symptoms of a pituitary tumor should physical therapists be aware of?

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excessive or abnormal growth patterns

17
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symptoms of hypoglycemia

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rapid onset
pallor
perspiration
irritability/nervousness
slurred speech
confusion
shakiness

18
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symptoms of hyperglycemia

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slow onset
thirst
severe dehydration
confusion

19
Q

signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism

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slow mental function
proximal muscle weakness
depression
reduced peripheral circulation
cold intolerance
bradycardia
slow wound healing
weight gain

20
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signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism

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tachycardia
dysphagia
weight loss
sweating
heat intolerance
weakness of muscles of the face, eye, and tongue