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

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

Answer 2

True

Question 3

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

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Testicular dysfunction is reported with category _____.

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

Question 5

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 6

Deficiency of vitamin C is reported with code _____.

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

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

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

Question 9

Radioactive iodine is used to destroy overfunctioning thyroid tissue.

Question 10

A nontoxic nodular goiter is reported with code _____.

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

Question 11

Hyperparathyroidism occurs when there is an undersecretion of thyroid hormones.

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

Levothyroxine is used to treat hyperthyroidism.

Question 14

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

Question 15

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

Question 16

The thyroid gland secretes hormones that regulate growth and metabolism.

Question 17

Batten disease is reported with code_____.

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

Question 18

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

Question 19

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

Question 20

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 21

Carnitine deficiency due to hemodialysis is reported with code ____________________.

Question 22

Pickwickian syndrome is reported with code ____________________.

Question 23

Respiratory alkalosis is reported with code ____________________.

Question 24

Euthyroid sick-syndrome is reported with code _____.

Question 25

Thyrotoxicosis with thyrotoxic storm is reported with code _____.

Question 26

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

Question 27

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

Question 28

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

Question 29

Beriberi with polyneuropathy is reported with code ____________________.

Question 30

Myxedema is reported with code _____.

Question 31

Granulomatous thyroiditis is reported with code _____.

Question 32

Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition is reported with code ____________________.

Question 33

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

Question 34

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

Question 35

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 36

Glutaric aciduria type II B is reported with code _____.

Question 37

Sarcosinemia is reported with code _____.

Question 38

Precocious menstruation is reported with code _____.

Question 39

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

Question 40

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