Deck 7: Endocrine Pathologies

Question 1

The three Ps of diabetes mellitus are:

A)Pallor,petechiae,and psoriasis
B)Polyuria,polydipsia,and polyphagia
C)Pain,pallor,and papule
D)Panic,palpitations,and paroxysm

Answer 1

Polyuria,polydipsia,and polyphagia

Question 2

Which of the following can lead to insulin shock?

A)Hypothyroidism
B)Hypoglycemia
C)Hyperpituitarism
D)Hyperemia

Answer 2

Hypoglycemia

Question 3

Which of the following conditions results from decreased blood glucose levels?

A)Hyperglycemia
B)Hypocalcemia
C)Hypoglycemia
D)Hypercupremia

Answer 3

Hypoglycemia

Question 4

When massaging a client with insulin-dependent type I diabetes:

A)Avoid massage over recent injection sites for 24 hours.
B)Be cautious when working on or around the client's neck.
C)Avoid myofascial release over the lower extremities.
D)Type I diabetes is contraindicated for massage.

Question 5

Which of the following is the result of severe hypothyroidism in adulthood?

A)Crowism
B)Myxedema
C)Cretinism
D)Miodidymi

Question 6

Which of the following diseases is due to overproduction of growth hormone by the pituitary,causing gigantism during childhood or acromegaly during adulthood?

A)Hypopituitarism
B)Hypoparathyroidism
C)Hyperthyroidism
D)Hyperpituitarism

Question 7

Which of the following conditions results in dwarfism if it occurs during childhood?

A)Hypothyroidism
B)Hypoadrenalism
C)Hypopituitarism
D)Hyperadrenalism

Question 8

Which of the following diseases is characterized by enlargement of the hands,feet,and face with protrusion of the jaw?

A)Acromegaly
B)Addison disease
C)Cushing disease
D)Hypoparathyroidism

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a complication of diabetes mellitus?

A)Kidney and heart diseases
B)Reduced sensations
C)Vision problems
D)Decreased heart rate

Question 10

Which of the following is a condition resulting from diminished function of the parathyroid gland leading to hypocalcemia?

A)Hypothyroidism
B)Hypoglycemia
C)Hypoparathyroidism
D)Dysplasia

Question 11

Which of the following is a group of disorders characterized by chronic elevated blood glucose levels?

A)Diabetes insipidus
B)Hyperpituitarism
C)Hypoadrenalism
D)Diabetes mellitus

Question 12

Which of the following conditions exists when a client undergoes regular blood glucose monitoring?

A)Goiter
B)Myxedema
C)Cretinism
D)Diabetes mellitus

Question 13

Which of the following is due to an overproduction of parathyroid hormone resulting in muscle weakness,fatigue,and hypertension?

A)Hypothyroidism
B)Hyperparathyroidism
C)Hypoparathyroidism
D)Hyperthyroidism

Question 14

Massage considerations for a client whose body is underdeveloped (as in dwarfism)as a result of hypopituitarism include:

A)Sessions of shorter duration to reduce stimulation of the pituitary gland
B)Sessions of longer duration to increase stimulation of the pineal gland
C)No massage considerations exist
D)Massage is contraindicated

Question 15

Which of the following diseases is caused by insufficiency of antidiuretic hormone?

A)Hyperpituitarism
B)Diabetes insipidus
C)Hypoadrenalism
D)Diabetes mellitus

Question 16

Vigorous massage within the client's tolerance is indicated for a client with diabetes insipidus if:

A)Orange juice or cookies are readily available in case glucose levels drop.
B)They have no other associated disorders.
C)They are vital (i.e. ,are able to climb a flight of stairs without shortness of breath).
D)They take their medication regularly.

Question 17

Which of the following is a deficiency of thyroid hormones during fetal life or early infancy?

A)Cretinism
B)Hypoglycemia
C)Addison disease
D)Diabetes insipidus

Question 18

Which of the following conditions is more prevalent in countries with inadequate intake of dietary iodine?

A)Graves' disease
B)Crohn disease
C)Goiter
D)Buerger disease

Question 19

Which of the following diseases is characterized by hyperthyroidism?

A)Acromegaly
B)Addison disease
C)Graves' disease
D)Cushing disease

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of Graves' disease?

A)Overheating
B)Unusual protrusion of the eyeballs
C)Tremors of the hands
D)Drop in glucose levels

Question 21

Which of the following diseases is the result of low amounts of cortisol in the blood,characterized by general weakness and hyperpigmentation of the skin and mucous membranes called bronzing?

A)Graves' disease
B)Addison disease
C)Cushing disease
D)Erb disease

Question 22

Which of the following thrives in an environment rich in sugar,so individuals with diabetes mellitus easily contract infections such as thrush,jock itch,athlete's foot,and ringworm?

A)Fungi
B)Viruses
C)Protozoa
D)Prions

Question 23

Which of the following terms means excessive thirst?

A)Polydipsia
B)Polyphagia
C)Polyuria
D)Odynophagia

Question 24

Which of the following is characterized by extreme functioning of the adrenal cortex,resulting in a round face and accumulation of fluids and fat on the neck and upper back?

A)Addison disease
B)Graves' disease
C)Cushing disease
D)Hodgkin disease

Question 25

Which type of diabetes mellitus represents more than 90 percent of all cases?

A)Type I
B)Type II
C)Type III
D)Type IV

Question 26

Low blood calcium levels are called what?

A)Hyperparathyroidism
B)Hypoglycemia
C)Hypocalcemia
D)Hypercalcemia

Question 27

Which of the following is a synonym for hypocortisolism?

A)Addison disease
B)Crohn disease
C)Cushing disease
D)Graves' disease

Question 28

When treating a client with type II diabetes:

A)Massage for type II diabetes is contraindicated.
B)Suggest that the client refrain from eating a meal within 2 to 3 hours before treatment.
C)Keep sugar,juice,or the client's glucose tablets readily available in the event of a hypoglycemic episode.
D)No massage considerations exist.

Question 29

Which of the following can lead to a diabetic coma?

A)Hyperglycemia
B)Hypothyroidism
C)Hypomobility
D)Hyperpituitarism

Question 30

What is a synonym for hypercortisolism?

A)Addison disease
B)Graves' disease
C)Hodgkin disease
D)Cushing disease