Question 1

Early signs of hyperglycemia include polyphagia,which means :

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A)  thirst
B)  increased urine output
C)  hunger
D)  glucose in the urineE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

What is/are the effect(s) of thyrotoxic crisis?

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A)  hyperthermia and heart failure
B)  hypotension and hypoglycemia
C)  toxic goiter and hypometabolism
D)  decreased stress responseE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

How do many oral hypoglycemic drugs act?

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A)  to replace insulin in patients with IDDM
B)  to transport glucose into body cells
C)  to prevent gluconeogenesis
D)  to stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulinE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Dwarfism is caused by:

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A)  excessive levels of somatotropin (GH) 
B)  a deficit of somatotropin (GH) 
C)  excessive levels of insulin
D)  excessive levels of parathyroid hormoneE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Which characteristic of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma (HHNK) differentiates it from diabetic ketoacidosis?

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A)  Dehydration is less severe.
B)  Ketonuria is not present.
C)  It only develops in Type 1 diabetes mellitus.
D)  CNS depression develops.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following may cause insulin shock to develop?

Accepted Answer

A)  recurrent vomiting
B)  missing an insulin dose
C)  eating excessively large meals
D)  sedentary lifestyleE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following may cause high serum levels of parathyroid hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypoparathyroidism
B)  chronic renal failure
C)  hypercalcemia
D)  adenoma in the thyroid glandE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

What is the cause of diabetic ketoacidosis?

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A)  excess insulin in the body
B)  loss of glucose in the urine
C)  failure of the kidney to excrete sufficient acids
D)  increased catabolism of fats and proteinsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following indicates compensated acidosis in the diabetic?

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A)  increased serum bicarbonate
B)  serum pH of 7.35
C)  increased serum carbonic acid
D)  urine pH 8.0E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 10

What is the recommended treatment for insulin shock if the patient remains conscious?

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A)  administration of insulin
B)  administration of intravenous glucose
C)  administration of epinephrine
D)  oral administration of concentrated glucoseE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Visual impairment may develop in diabetics,primarily because of:

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A)  abnormal metabolism in the lens
B)  macroangiopathy
C)  neuropathy affecting cranial nerves
D)  development of exophthalmosE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Differences between Type I and Type II diabetes include:

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A)  Type 1 diabetes weight gain is common,and Type II weight loss often occurs
B)  Type 1 diabetes leads to fewer complications than Type II diabetes
C)  Type 1 diabetes may be controlled by adjusting dietary intake and exercise,but Type II diabetes requires insulin replacement
D)  Type 1 diabetes occurs more frequently in children and adolescents,and Type II diabetes occurs more often in adults
E)  None of the above are correct.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

Which of the following is recommended for immediate treatment of hypoglycemic shock?
1) if conscious,immediately give sweet fruit juice,honey,candy,or sugar
2) if unconscious,give nothing by mouth (require intravenous glucose 50%) 
3) treat immediately with insulin
4) give large quantity of clear fluids for shock

Accepted Answer

A)  1,2
B)  1,3
C)  2,3
D)  1,3,4E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

How do the different types of available insulin vary?
1) time until onset of action
2) time until peak effect
3) duration of effect
4) source of insulin

Accepted Answer

A)  1,2
B)  3,4
C)  1,2,4
D)  1,2,3,4E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Which one of the following develops hypoglycemia more frequently?

Accepted Answer

A)  Type I diabetics
B)  Type II diabetics
C)  patients with a poor stress response
D)  those with a regular exercise and meal planE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following is an effect of Addison's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  elevated blood glucose levels
B)  high blood pressure
C)  low serum potassium levels
D)  poor stress responseE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following hormonal imbalances causes diabetes insipidus?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased insulin
B)  decreased glucocorticoids
C)  deficit of ADH
D)  deficit of T3 and T4E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following does NOT usually develop as a complication of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoporosis
B)  nephropathy
C)  impotence
D)  peripheral neuropathyE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Which of the following hormonal imbalances causes myxedema?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased glucocorticoids
B)  decreased glucocorticoids
C)  deficit of ADH
D)  deficit of T3 and T4E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following is a major function of the hormone norepinephrine?

Accepted Answer

A)  inhibition of an excessive stress response
B)  visceral and cutaneous vasoconstriction
C)  increased force of heart contraction
D)  vasodilation in skeletal muscleE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 25: Endocrine Disorders

What is the cause of diabetic ketoacidosis?

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Early signs of hyperglycemia include polyphagia,which means :

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Which of the following may cause high serum levels of parathyroid hormone?

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Which of the following hormonal imbalances causes diabetes insipidus?

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What is/are the effect(s) of thyrotoxic crisis?

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Which one of the following develops hypoglycemia more frequently?

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Which of the following is an effect of Addison's disease?

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Differences between Type I and Type II diabetes include:

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Which of the following hormonal imbalances causes myxedema?

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Visual impairment may develop in diabetics,primarily because of:

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Dwarfism is caused by:

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How do the different types of available insulin vary? 1) time until onset of action 2) time until peak effect 3) duration of effect 4) source of insulin

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Which of the following does NOT usually develop as a complication of diabetes?

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Which of the following may cause insulin shock to develop?

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Which characteristic of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma (HHNK) differentiates it from diabetic ketoacidosis?

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Which of the following indicates compensated acidosis in the diabetic?

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What is the recommended treatment for insulin shock if the patient remains conscious?

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Which of the following is a major function of the hormone norepinephrine?

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How do many oral hypoglycemic drugs act?

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Exam 25: Endocrine Disorders

What is the cause of diabetic ketoacidosis?

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Early signs of hyperglycemia include polyphagia,which means :

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Which of the following may cause high serum levels of parathyroid hormone?

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Which of the following hormonal imbalances causes diabetes insipidus?

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What is/are the effect(s) of thyrotoxic crisis?

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Which one of the following develops hypoglycemia more frequently?

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Which of the following is an effect of Addison's disease?

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Differences between Type I and Type II diabetes include:

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Which of the following hormonal imbalances causes myxedema?

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Visual impairment may develop in diabetics,primarily because of:

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Dwarfism is caused by:

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How do the different types of available insulin vary? 1) time until onset of action 2) time until peak effect 3) duration of effect 4) source of insulin

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Which of the following does NOT usually develop as a complication of diabetes?

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Which of the following may cause insulin shock to develop?

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Which characteristic of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma (HHNK) differentiates it from diabetic ketoacidosis?

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Which of the following indicates compensated acidosis in the diabetic?

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What is the recommended treatment for insulin shock if the patient remains conscious?

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Which of the following is a major function of the hormone norepinephrine?

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How do many oral hypoglycemic drugs act?

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