Deck 14: Endocrine System Diseases and Disorders

Question 1

When treating hyperthyroidism,medications to reduce thyroxine production are often effective.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Thyroid storm may occur during the immediate postoperative period following a thyroidectomy.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

If left untreated,congenital hypothyroidism will result in mental disability.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Hypothyroidism is usually due to dysfunction of the thyroid gland rather than the dysfunction of the pituitary gland.

Question 5

Graves' disease commonly affects middle-aged men.

Question 6

Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland secretes decreased amounts of thyroxine.

Question 7

Prognosis of giantism is usually poor.

Question 8

The protrusion of the eyeballs,exophthalmos,is caused by edema in the tissues behind the eye.

Question 9

Giantism is the result of hypopituitarism.

Question 10

Panhypopituitarism is the result of a destroyed or nonfunctional pituitary gland.

Question 11

Myxedema is hypothyroidism in children.

Question 12

CATs and MRIs are used to check for the presence of tumors or the alteration in organ size.

Question 13

A simple goiter usually affects men.

Question 14

Abnormally large or hypertrophied glands tend to produce low hormone levels.

Question 15

Diabetes insipidus (DI)results from hyperactivity of the pancreatic islet cells.

Question 16

Hypocalcemia leads to hyperactivity of the cardiac muscle.

Question 17

Many states in the United States mandate a thyroid blood test to be performed on all newborns.

Question 18

Cretinism is hypothyroidism in adults.

Question 19

The endocrine system is a highly complex system of glands that secrete important hormones for a variety of body functions.

Question 20

Thyroxine cannot be produced without iodine.

Question 21

The individual suffering from diabetes insipidus may urinate:

A) 2-15 gallons/24 hours.
B) 2-20 gallons/24 hours.
C) 5-10 gallons/24 hours.
D) 6-8 gallons/24 hours.

Question 22

Giantism is a result of oversecretion of

A) prolactin.
B) thyroxine.
C) somatropin.
D) testosterone.

Question 23

The beta cells in the pancreas secrete:

A) insulin.
B) norepinephrine.
C) vasopressin.
D) prolactin.

Question 24

Prognosis for hyperparathyroidism is poor even with advanced treatment.

Question 25

The adrenal glands are also known as suprarenals.

Question 26

The pancreatic islets produce:

A) thyroxine.
B) insulin.
C) epinephrine.
D) parathormone.

Question 27

The parathyroid glands are located on the posterior side of the:

A) thyroid gland.
B) pineal gland.
C) thymus gland.
D) pituitary gland.

Question 28

Most cases of hypothyroidism in the United States can be prevented.

Question 29

Complications of acromegaly include:

A) congestive heart failure.
B) cystitis.
C) cirrhosis.
D) diabetes.

Question 30

The tetany that is seen in lockjaw is the same as the tetany produced by hypocalcemia.

Question 31

Type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented.

Question 32

The adrenal glands sit on top of the:

A) lungs.
B) pancreas.
C) kidneys.
D) ovaries.

Question 33

Hypopituitarism in children displays which of these symptoms?

A) dwarfism
B) sexual underdevelopment
C) possible mental disability
D) all of the above

Question 34

Androgenital syndrome is preventable.

Question 35

There is no known way to prevent primary hyperparathyroidism.

Question 36

At least one-half of one parathyroid gland is necessary to maintain normal parathormone levels.

Question 37

Cortisone cures inflammatory conditions.

Question 38

The endocrine glands that can be examined physically are the:

A) thyroid and thymus.
B) testes and thyroid.
C) testes and ovaries.
D) thyroid and parathyroid.

Question 39

The mechanism known as "negative feedback" controls the amount of hormones secreted into the bloodstream.

Question 40

The posterior pituitary gland produces:

A) oxytocin and thyroxine.
B) antidiuretic hormone and epinephrine.
C) insulin and vasopressin.
D) oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone.

Question 41

A thyroid storm may include which of these symptoms?

A) severe tachycardia
B) severe bradycardia
C) decrease in body temperature
D) all of the above

Question 42

A goiter is a growth on the:

A) pancreas.
B) parathyroids.
C) pituitary.
D) thyroid.

Question 43

Treatment of myxedema includes:

A) radiation.
B) thyroxine replacement.
C) iron replacement.
D) calcium replacement.

Question 44

Graves' disease is caused by a(n):

A) virus.
B) bacterium.
C) autoimmune condition.
D) parasite.

Question 45

A simple goiter occurs when there is insufficient ingestion of:

A) calcium.
B) iron.
C) iodine.
D) sodium.

Question 46

Congenital hypothyroidism is also known as:

A) cretinism.
B) colitis.
C) myxedema.
D) melanoma.

Question 47

Myxedema commonly occurs in:

A) middle-aged men.
B) children.
C) middle-aged women.
D) older women.

Question 48

Symptoms of hypothyroidism include all of the following EXCEPT:

A) thin nails.
B) weight loss.
C) brittle hair.
D) weight gain.

Question 49

A simple goiter is:

A) a decrease in the size of the thyroid.
B) an increase in the size of the thyroid.
C) no change in the size of the thyroid.
D) none of the above.

Question 50

The hormone released by the thyroid gland is:

A) thymosin.
B) thormone.
C) thyroxine.
D) thyrosis.

Question 51

The thyroid gland regulates:

A) breathing.
B) calcium in the blood.
C) growth of long bones.
D) metabolism.

Question 52

Thyroxine cannot be produced without:

A) calcium.
B) iodine.
C) sodium.
D) magnesium.

Question 53

Diagnosis of diabetes insipidus is made by performing a:

A) hemoglobin and hematocrit test.
B) water restriction test.
C) sweat chloride test.
D) urine culture.

Question 54

Symptoms characteristic of myxedema include:

A) weight loss.
B) swelling of facial tissue.
C) atrophied eyelids.
D) a receding tongue.

Question 55

Thyroid storm:

A) is a life-threatening condition.
B) is a normal condition.
C) affects only men.
D) affects only women.

Question 56

Treatment for hypothyroidism includes:

A) radiation.
B) chemotherapy.
C) surgery.
D) medication.

Question 57

A distinguishing characteristic of Graves' disease is:

A) dry eyes.
B) red eyes.
C) bulging eyes.
D) yellow eyes.

Question 58

Symptoms of overproduction of thyroxine include all of the following EXCEPT:

A) constipation.
B) diarrhea.
C) nervousness.
D) tachycardia.