Due 3/27
Dysfunction of the endocrine system results in decreased or increased secretion of
hormones.
True or False
2. "Stacking" is using two or more anabolic steroids.
Answer
True or False
3. Oral hypoglycemic agents such as DiaBeta and Glucophage can cause symptoms similar to
diabetic coma.
Answer
4.
True or False
The master gland of the endocrine system is the
A. thyroid gland.
B. adrenal gland
C. pituitary gland.
D. none of the above.
5.
Insulin and glucagon are produced by the
A. thymus.
B. pancreas.
C. pituitary gland.
D. all of the above.
6. A deficiency in the release of vasopressin (ADH) by the posterior pituitary gland causes
A. hypoglycemia.
B. dwarfism.
C. diabetes insipidus.
D. myxedema.
7. All of the following are oral corticosteroids EXCEPT ______________.
A. Decadron
B. Kenalog-40
C. Celestone
D. Protropin
8. Hypersecretion of hGH that causes overgrowth of the hands and feet, abnormal thickening of
the bones of the face, and excessive overgrowth of soft tissue, occurring after puberty is called
A. acromegaly.
B. gigantism.
C. cretinism.
D. all of the above.
9. Hyperparathyroidism or overproduction of parathyroid hormone (PTH) causes
A. increased breakdown of bone.
B. hypercalcemia, or increased circulating calcium.
C. cardiac arrhythmias and renal calculi.
D. all of the above.
10. All of the following are brand names for oral antidiabetic drugs EXCEPT _________.
A. Glucotrol
B. DiaBeta
C. Orinase
D. Novolin
11. Insulin reaction can be caused by
A. too much insulin.
B. delayed meal or insufficient food.
C. excessive exercise.
D. any of the above.
12.
A chronic disease of the immune system that attacks the thyroid gland and causes a goiter is
called
A. Hashimoto thyroiditis.
B. Addison disease.
C. acromegaly.
D. Cushing syndrome.
13. Symptoms and signs of diabetic coma include
A. hypoglycemia, dry skin, hunger, and thirst.
B. hyperglycemia, hunger, cold sweat, trembling.
C. hyperglycemia, thirst, nausea and vomiting, and dry skin.
D. hypoglycemia, anxiety, fruity breath odor, and thirst.
14. A simple, or nontoxic, goiter results from
A. excessive iodine in the diet.
B. inadequate amounts of iodine in the diet.
C. excessive circulating cortisol levels.
D. a deficiency of glucose in the blood.
15. Insufficient secretion of PTH by the parathyroid gland is called
A. hyperpituitarism.
B. hypoparathyroidism.
C. hyperparathyroidism.
16. The syndrome caused by hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex, which results in excessive
circulating cortisol levels, fatigue, muscular weakness, and changes in body appearances is
called.
A. Addison disease.
B. Hashimoto thyroiditis.
C. acromegaly.
D. Cushing syndrome.
17. Adrenal insufficiency, with progressive destruction of the adrenal gland, is called
A. Cushing syndrome.
B. Hashimoto thyroiditis.
C. Addison disease.
D. all of the above.
18. All of the following are thyroid supplements EXCEPT _________.
A. Oxandrin
B. Cytomel
C. Synthroid
D. Unithroid
19. The insulin that is genetically produced using recombinant DNA technology is
___________. This was the first recombinant DNA technology drug of any type to be
marketed.
A. NPH
B. Lente
C. Iletin
D. Humulin
20.
Kayleigh is a 57 year old female who became very lethargic and drwosy with flushed dry
skin after eating a large meal. Her family became concerned when she was difficult to rouse
and they noted a fruity ordor to her breath.
She was taken to the hospital, by a family member. Once in the Emergency Department she
gave a history of extreme thirst (polydipsia), hunger (polyphagia), and frequent urination
(polyuria). She also reporting having had an infection that took a long time to resolve.
After her test results were received she was discharged home with a special diet, a
prescription for an oral medication, educational materials, and a referral to an endocrinologist
for follow-up.
Directions: You must use medical terms in your responses, when applicable.
1. What is Kayleigh's most likely diagnosis?
2. What specific blood test would be ordered to help confirm her diagnosis?
3. What test will be a more accurate assessment of her overal control of her condition ?
4. In addition to the symptoms previously described above, what else might be observed?
List at least 2.
5. Name 5 commom oral medications that may be prescribed for Kayleigh's condition.
A
Answer 1
B
Answer 2
C
Answer 3
D
Answer 4
E
Answer 5
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