Deck 9: Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic Diseases

Question 1

Pendred syndrome is reported with code_____.

A) E06.9
B) E07.1
C) E08.0
D) E05.1

Answer 1

B

Question 2

In the early stages of hypothyroidism, patients can present with slow speech, dyspnea, hypothermia, and hypotension.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Radioactive iodine is used to destroy overfunctioning thyroid tissue.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

A nontoxic nodular goiter is reported with code _____.

A) E04
B) E04.0
C) E04.21
D) E04.9

Question 5

Batten disease is reported with code_____.

A) E75.1
B) E75.19
C) E75.4
D) E75.22

Question 6

The diabetes mellitus (DM) codes are combination codes that include the type of DM, the age of the patient, and the complications affecting the body systems.

Question 7

The excessive and chronic production of cortisol by the adrenal cortex or by the administration of glucocorticoids in large doses for a period of several weeks or longer can cause _____.

A) hyperthyroidism
B) diabetes mellitus
C) Cushing's syndrome
D) Addisonian crisis

Question 8

Hyperparathyroidism occurs when there is an undersecretion of thyroid hormones.

Question 9

Code E72.03 is used to report Hartnup's disease.

Question 10

An underactive thyroid that is not treated can cause conditions such as depression, sensitivity to cold, and fatigue.

Question 11

A patient is seen today for examination of a cystic thyroid nodule. Code ____________________ would be reported for this case.

Question 12

Levothyroxine is used to treat hyperthyroidism.

Question 13

Most type 1 diabetics develop the condition _____.

A) at the time of birth
B) before reaching puberty
C) because of diet abnormalities
D) after the age of 60

Question 14

Deficiency of vitamin C is reported with code _____.

A) E51.11
B) E53.9
C) E54
D) E55.9

Question 15

The thyroid gland secretes hormones that regulate growth and metabolism.

Question 16

Testicular dysfunction is reported with category _____.

A) E22
B) E25
C) E26
D) E29

Question 17

Thyrotoxic storm occurs when there is extreme hyperthyroidism and the patient is in a life-threatening situation or crisis.

Question 18

Type 1 DM with diabetic dermatitis is reported with code _____.

A) E10.43
B) E13.62
C) E11.620
D) E10.620

Question 19

If the type of the diabetes mellitus is not documented in the medical record, the default is type 2 DM.

Question 20

Glucose is needed for cells to properly supply energy for the body's metabolic functions.

Question 21

Beriberi with polyneuropathy is reported with code ____________________.

Question 22

Granulomatous thyroiditis is reported with code _____.

Question 23

Sam has been complaining of back pain, and a CT scan has determined an adrenal hemorrhage. This would be reported with code ____________________.

Question 24

Type II diabetes with renal tubular degeneration is reported with code _____.

Question 25

Carnitine deficiency due to hemodialysis is reported with code ____________________.

Question 26

Thyrotoxicosis with thyrotoxic storm is reported with code _____.

Question 27

Abnormality of thyroid-binding globulin is reported with code _____.

Question 28

Precocious menstruation is reported with code _____.

Question 29

Sarcosinemia is reported with code _____.

Question 30

Hyperplasia of pancreatic endocrine cells with gastrin excess is reported with code _____.

Question 31

Sally, a 32-year-old, has been experiencing sleeplessness, headache, flushing, and lack of concentration. After testing, Dr. Smith concluded that she has symptomatic premature menopause. The code(s) are this case is (are) ____________________.

Question 32

Type 2 DM with mild, nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema is reported with code ____________________.

Question 33

Pickwickian syndrome is reported with code ____________________.

Question 34

A blood test finds that a patient has group B hyperlipidemia. This is reported with code ____________________.

Question 35

Euthyroid sick-syndrome is reported with code _____.

Question 36

Respiratory alkalosis is reported with code ____________________.

Question 37

John has been diagnosed with an overproduction of ACTH. Dr. Smith has ruled out Cushing's disease. The code for this case is ____________________.

Question 38

Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition is reported with code ____________________.

Question 39

Myxedema is reported with code _____.

Question 40

Glutaric aciduria type II B is reported with code _____.