Deck 26: Medications Used in Treatment of Endocrine Disorders

Question 1

Match each drug with its classification.
Which gland is sometimes referred to as the "master gland"?

A) pancreas
B) pituitary
C) parathyroid
D) pineal

Answer 1

pituitary

Question 2

Premixed insulins are usually taken:

A) bid
B) qd
C) tid
D) qid

Answer 2

bid

Question 3

Sulfonylureas are used for the treatment of:

A) hyperthyroidism
B) diabetes mellitus
C) diabetes insipidus
D) Addison's disease

Answer 3

diabetes mellitus

Question 4

Polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia are classic signs of:

A) diabetes insipidus
B) diabetes mellitus
C) Graves' disease
D) Addison's disease

Question 5

Novolin 70/30 has an onset of action within:

A) 30 minutes
B) 2-12 hours
C) 24 hours
D) 10 minutes

Question 6

The initial dose of Cytomel is:

A) 2.5 mg daily
B) 2.5-5 mg daily
C) 25 mcg daily
D) 15 mcg daily

Question 7

Which of the following drugs works by decreasing the release of glucose by the liver and making cells more sensitive to insulin?

A) Precose
B) Glucophage
C) Starlix
D) Avandia

Question 8

The usual adult dose of Synthroid is:

A) 50-100 mg daily
B) 500 mg daily
C) 50-100 mcg daily
D) 500 mcg daily

Question 9

The usual starting dose of metformin HCl is:

A) 2,500 mg daily
B) 2.5-5 mg daily
C) 500 mg daily
D) 500 mg bid

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a sign of hypoglycemia?

A) weakness
B) tremors
C) hot, dry skin
D) confusion

Question 11

An antithyroid drug that may cause hypersalivation and burning in the mouth is:

A) Synthroid
B) PTU
C) Lugol's solution
D) Tapazole

Question 12

Iodine is essential to the proper function of which gland?

A) thyroid
B) pituitary
C) pancreas
D) parathyroid

Question 13

All of the following are true of patient education for thyroid hormones except which one?

A) Assess pulse before administration.
B) Increase foods high in iodine.
C) Take medication at the same time of day every day.
D) Monitor weight.

Question 14

Adverse reactions to thyroid hormones include:

A) alopecia
B) heat intolerance
C) palpitations
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a long-acting insulin?

A) Apidra
B) Novolog
C) Humalog
D) Lantus

Question 16

Copper-colored skin, anorexia, and weight loss are symptoms of:

A) diabetes insipidus
B) diabetes mellitus
C) Graves' disease
D) Addison's disease

Question 17

Lactic acidosis, a rare but potentially fatal complication, may occur with the use of:

A) insulin
B) Avandia
C) Glucophage
D) Glucotrol

Question 18

All of the following drugs may cause hyperglycemia except:

A) thiazide diuretics
B) oral contraceptives
C) alcohol
D) calcium channel blockers

Question 19

The generic name for Glucotrol is:

A) chlorpropamide
B) methimazole
C) glipizide
D) metformin HCl

Question 20

All of the following are considered risk factors for metabolic syndrome except:

A) hypotension
B) central obesity
C) elevated triglyceride levels
D) insulin resistance

Question 21

Match each term with its definition.
caused by hypothyroidism; found in children; decrease in physical and mental development

A)cretinism
B)myxedema
C)gigantism
D)acromegaly
E)dwarfism
F)diabetes insipidus
G)diabetes mellitus
H)polydipsia
I)polyphagia
J)Graves' disease
K)Addison's disease

Question 22

Match each term with its definition.
excessive hunger

A)cretinism
B)myxedema
C)gigantism
D)acromegaly
E)dwarfism
F)diabetes insipidus
G)diabetes mellitus
H)polydipsia
I)polyphagia
J)Graves' disease
K)Addison's disease

Question 23

75% of children with Type 2 diabetes have a family history of the disease.

Question 24

Match each term with its definition.
caused by hypothyroidism; found in adults and older children

A)cretinism
B)myxedema
C)gigantism
D)acromegaly
E)dwarfism
F)diabetes insipidus
G)diabetes mellitus
H)polydipsia
I)polyphagia
J)Graves' disease
K)Addison's disease

Question 25

Match each term with its definition.
associated with adrenal atrophy

A)cretinism
B)myxedema
C)gigantism
D)acromegaly
E)dwarfism
F)diabetes insipidus
G)diabetes mellitus
H)polydipsia
I)polyphagia
J)Graves' disease
K)Addison's disease

Question 26

Match each term with its definition.
deficiency of ADH

A)cretinism
B)myxedema
C)gigantism
D)acromegaly
E)dwarfism
F)diabetes insipidus
G)diabetes mellitus
H)polydipsia
I)polyphagia
J)Graves' disease
K)Addison's disease

Question 27

School-age children may use diabetes as an excuse to escape responsibility or to gain attention.

Question 28

Match each term with its definition.
caused by deficient GH

A)cretinism
B)myxedema
C)gigantism
D)acromegaly
E)dwarfism
F)diabetes insipidus
G)diabetes mellitus
H)polydipsia
I)polyphagia
J)Graves' disease
K)Addison's disease

Question 29

Precose should be taken 30 minutes before breakfast.

Question 30

Novolog insulin begins working in 1-3 hours.

Question 31

Match each term with its definition.
excessive thirst

A)cretinism
B)myxedema
C)gigantism
D)acromegaly
E)dwarfism
F)diabetes insipidus
G)diabetes mellitus
H)polydipsia
I)polyphagia
J)Graves' disease
K)Addison's disease

Question 32

Match each term with its definition.
enlargement of extremities and head bones, nose, and lips

A)cretinism
B)myxedema
C)gigantism
D)acromegaly
E)dwarfism
F)diabetes insipidus
G)diabetes mellitus
H)polydipsia
I)polyphagia
J)Graves' disease
K)Addison's disease

Question 33

Match each term with its definition.
hyperthyroidism

A)cretinism
B)myxedema
C)gigantism
D)acromegaly
E)dwarfism
F)diabetes insipidus
G)diabetes mellitus
H)polydipsia
I)polyphagia
J)Graves' disease
K)Addison's disease

Question 34

Which of the following is not true about Avandia?

A) It may be taken with or without meals.
B) Patients may need to consider birth control measures.
C) It is recommended for people older than 18 who do not have liver or heart disease.
D) It may interfere with the ability to become pregnant.

Question 35

Match each term with its definition.
inability to metabolize carbohydrates

A)cretinism
B)myxedema
C)gigantism
D)acromegaly
E)dwarfism
F)diabetes insipidus
G)diabetes mellitus
H)polydipsia
I)polyphagia
J)Graves' disease
K)Addison's disease

Question 36

50% of children with Type 2 diabetes are overweight.

Question 37

Prandin and Starlix are useful in the treatment of diabetes mellitus for patients with potential kidney problems.

Question 38

Comatose patients with hypoglycemia may be given IV dextrose.

Question 39

Januvia is a DPP-4 inhibitor.

Question 40

Match each term with its definition.
excessive body development caused by overproduction of GH

A)cretinism
B)myxedema
C)gigantism
D)acromegaly
E)dwarfism
F)diabetes insipidus
G)diabetes mellitus
H)polydipsia
I)polyphagia
J)Graves' disease
K)Addison's disease