Question 1

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term endocrinologist?

Accepted Answer

Endo means inside, crino means secretion, and logist means specialist in the study of. So the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term endocrinologist is endo (inside) + crino (secretion) + logist (specialist in the study of).

Question 2

A condition of excessive thirst is called

Accepted Answer

Polydipsia is the medical term for excessive thirst, often associated with conditions like diabetes.

Question 3

Which of the following abbreviations does NOT refer to a type of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

CGM stands for continuous glucose monitoring, which is not a type of diabetes but a type of technology used to monitor blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.

Question 4

Read the following excerpt from a patient's health record: Labs: Mildly elevated TSH and low T4. Calcium-normal. According to the patient's lab results, he has

Accepted Answer

The lab results indicate a mildly elevated TSH (thyrotropin) and low T4 (thyroxine), which corresponds to option C.

Question 5

Read the patient's health information: Mrs. Moon returned to the clinic today to discuss her blood tests. She first came to the office with a chief complaint of amenorrhea. She had also noticed a hump developing on the back of her neck, recent weight gain, and hirsutism. Which of the following is an accurate interpretation of the patient's health information?

Accepted Answer

Amenorrhea means lack of menstrual flow, and hirsutism means excessive growth of facial hair.

Question 6

Read the patient's health information: Tests revealed low ACTH, increased cortisol, hyperlipidemia, and hyperglycemia. Which of the following statements is an accurate interpretation of the patient's health information?

Accepted Answer

The patient's health information indicates low ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone), increased cortisol, hyperlipidemia (excessive fat), and hyperglycemia (excessive sugar), which matches statement C.

Question 7

Read the excerpt from Miss Sweet's health record: Per Miss Sweet's parents, she has had a two-month history of polydipsia, polyuria, and polyphagia. Despite a recent increase in appetite, they have noticed that she has lost weight. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the information available on her health record?

Accepted Answer

The symptoms described in the health record—polydipsia (excessive thirst), polyuria (excessive urination), and polyphagia (excessive hunger)—indicate that the patient is eating, drinking, and urinating a lot.

Question 8

Epinephrine is a hormone secreted by the

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine, also known as adrenaline, is secreted by the adrenal glands, which are located on top of the kidneys.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true regarding the abbreviation TFT?

Accepted Answer

TFT stands for thyroid function test, which is a test performed to evaluate the function of the thyroid. It is part of the treatment and therapies that assist in getting a patient euthyroid.

Question 10

The medical term used to describe the condition of breast tissue development in a male is

Accepted Answer

Gynecomastia is the medical term for the development of breast tissue in males.

Question 11

Pituitary dwarfism and pituitary gigantism are both caused by improper secretions from the pituitary gland that affects a person's

Accepted Answer

Pituitary dwarfism and gigantism are caused by abnormal levels of growth hormone from the pituitary gland, which directly affects a person's height.

Question 12

Read the following excerpt from a surgery follow-up note: Mr. Shield presented to our office today for follow-up from his thyroidectomy. He initially presented to his primary care physician with concerns over a goiter. His PCP noticed mild exophthalmos and an enlarged thyroid with palpable nodules. He had a thyroid scan and a TFT that revealed active nodules. After discussion with Dr. Sharp, Mr. Shield elected for surgical correction. Dr. Sharp performed a thyroidectomy 2 weeks ago. Mr. Shield developed postoperative hypocalcemia but otherwise had an unremarkable hospital stay. Since discharge, Mr. Shield has done very well. According to the note, which of the following statements is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

The note mentions that Mr. Shield developed postoperative hypocalcemia, which means low calcium levels in the blood, not excessive calcium in the urine.

Question 13

Read the health record excerpt: Emergency Department Course: Miss Sweet arrived in the Emergency Department lethargic but responsive. The patient's blood sugar test result of 320 confirmed hyperglycemia, and a urinalysis revealed both glucosuria and ketonuria. An IV was started and labs were sent. Chemistry profile showed hypernatremia and hypokalemia. Which of the following conditions was NOT noted on the patient's chemistry profile?

Accepted Answer

The chemistry profile noted hypernatremia (excessive sodium) and hypokalemia (deficient potassium), but did not mention hypercalcemia (excessive calcium).

Question 14

Read the information in the surgery follow-up note: Mr. Shield's thyroid lab reports are still not where I want them to be. I will increase his medicine to help get him euthyroid. No lasting hypoparathyroidism from the surgery. Return for follow-up visit including lab testing in 1 month. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the information in the note?

Accepted Answer

The physician plans to increase the patient's medication to help achieve euthyroid status, indicating the patient will continue taking medication to reach normal thyroid function.

Question 15

A patient with exophthalmos has

Accepted Answer

Exophthalmos, or bulging eyes, is commonly associated with hyperthyroidism, particularly Graves' disease.

Question 16

Which of the following terms, if observed in a patient's health record, would indicate a normal functioning thyroid gland?

Accepted Answer

"Euthyroid" refers to a state where the thyroid gland is functioning normally, producing the right amount of thyroid hormones.

Question 17

The development of male secondary sexual characteristics caused by excessive secretion of the adrenal gland is called

Accepted Answer

Adrenal virilism is the condition caused by excessive secretion of androgens from the adrenal gland, leading to the development of male secondary sexual characteristics.

Question 18

Build a medical term that means urine condition of sugar.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Build a medical term that means urine...

Question 19

A pituitary infarction is

Accepted Answer

A pituitary infarction refers to the death of tissue in the pituitary gland, often due to a lack of blood supply.

Question 20

The medical term adenitis translates as

Accepted Answer

Adenitis refers to the inflammation of a gland, derived from "aden" meaning gland and "-itis" indicating inflammation.

Quiz 7: The Endocrine Systemendocrinology