Production of excess GH may lead to development of:
4.
Production of excess GH may lead to development of:
A.
atherosclerosis & hypoglycemia
B.
edema & congestive heart failure
C.
dyspnea & pneumonia
D.
oliguria & kidney failure
5.
GH antagonized insulin and interferes with its effects, thus leading to:
A.
hyperkalemia
B.
hypokalemia
C.
hyperglycemia
D.
hypoglycemia
6.
Because growth hormone mobilizes stored fat for energy, levels of free fatty acids are elevated in the bloodstream, leading to the development of
A.
pneumonia
B.
kidney failure
C.
hypotension
D.
atherosclerosis
7.
Visual problems occur in hyperpituitarism due to pressure on the:
A.
occipital nerve
B.
optic nerve
C.
frontal nerves
D.
oculomotor nerves
8.
Patients with gigantism and acromegaly initially present with increased strength, progressing rapidly to complaints of:
A.
hypotension & syncope
B.
weakness & fatigue
C.
edema & dry skin
D.
dehydration & bradycardia
9.
A common problem for patients with hyperpituitarism is:
A.
inadequate circulation
B.
loss of protective barrier: skin
C.
potential infection
D.
altered body image
10.
Strict documentation of intake and output and measurement of specific gravity are important because postoperative hypophysectomy patients are at risk for:
A.
congestive heart failure
B.
kidney failure
C.
pneumonia
D.
diabetes insipidus
11.
A bedside test can be done with a chemical strip to detect whether drainage in a postoperative hypophysectomy patient is CSF because CSF has a high concentration of:
A.
glucose
B.
protein
C.
white blood cells
D.
red blood cells
12.
Decreased pigmentation of the skin results in:
A.
edema
B.
pallor
C.
pruritus
D.
erythema
13.
The patient who has a complete hypophysectomy requires hormone replacement:
A.
preoperatively
B.
during the postoperative recovery period
C.
for 6 months to a year
D.
for a lifetime
14.
In patients with hypopituitarism, insufficient thyroid hormone is available for normal metabolism and:
A.
visual acuity
B.
muscle tone
C.
heat production
D.
bone growth
15.
To produce and maintain libido, secondary sexual characteristics, and well-being, males with hypopituitarism should receive:
A.
testosterone
B.
estrogen
C.
levothyroxine
D.
bromocriptine
16.
Hyperthyroid patients often experience sleep disturbances and:
A.
sedation
B.
bradycardia
C.
restlessness
D.
hypotension
17.
Poor tolerance of heat and excessive perspiration are symptoms of:
A.
hyperparathyroidism
B.
hypoparathyroidism
C.
hyperthyroidism
D.
hypothyroidism
18.
If untreated, hyperthyroidism may lead to:
A.
thyrotoxic crises (thyroid storm)
B.
hypotension
C.
bradycardia
D.
decreased metabolism
19.
Signs of iodine toxicity include:
A.
bradycardia and hypotension
B.
urinary retention and oliguria
C.
esophageal ulcers and pyloric sphincter spasms
D.
swelling and irritation of mucous membranes and increased salivation
20.
Elevated thyroid hormones result in:
A.
decreased pulse and blood pressure
B.
increased pulse and blood pressure
C.
decreased temperature and susceptibility to infection
D.
increased temperature and susceptibility to infection
21.
A problem for the patient with exophthalmos:
A.
potential for infection
B.
cyanosis
C.
tetany
D.
altered body image
22.
A complication of thyroidectomies includes injury to the parathyroid glands, which results in:
A.
bradycardia
B.
cyanosis
C.
tetany
D.
headache
23.
An early symptom of tetany is:
A.
flank pain with hematuria
B.
difficulty breathing
C.
a tingling sensation around the mouth, fingers, toes
D.
muscle cramps in leg and arms muscles
24.
Graves disease (toxic diffuse goiter) is characterized by:
A.
increased secretion of thyroid hormone
B.
a decreased metabolic rate
C.
intolerance to cold
D.
constipation
25.
Structure B is the:
A.
optic chiasm
B.
infundibulum
C.
anterior pituitary
D.
posterior pituitary
26.
Structure C is the:
A.
optic chiasm
B.
infundibulum
C.
anterior pituitary
D.
posterior pituitary
27.
Structure D is the:
A.
optic chiasm
B.
infundibulum
C.
anteriorpituitary
D.
posterior pituitary
28.
Structure A is the:
A.
pancreas
B.
ovary
C.
thymus
D.
spleen
29.
Structure B is the:
A.
pancreas
B.
ovary
C.
testes
D.
urinary bladder
30.
structure C is the :
A.
pancreas
B.
ovary
C.
testis
D.
ureter
31.
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) functions to stimulate:
A.
uterine contractions
B.
mammary secretions
C.
adrenal cortex secretions
D.
thyroid secretions
32.
identify the hormones secreted from the anterior pituitary gland. (Select all that apply)
A.
oxytocin
B.
adrenocorticotropic hormone
C.
growth hormone
D.
aldosterone
33.
Which hormone is released by the anterior pituitary gland?
A.
thyroid stimulating hormone
B.
aldosterone
C.
epinephrine
D.
insulin
E.
thyroid stimulating hormone
F.
aldosterone
34.
Which organ is known to secrete hormones that target bone cells?
A.
pancreas
B.
kidney
C.
thymus
D.
thyroid
35.
Select all the hormones from the pituitary gland
A.
thyroid stimulating hormone
B.
follicle stimulating hormone
C.
oxytocin
D.
aldosterone
36.
select all the hormones from the thyroid gland:
A.
thyroxine
B.
triiodothyronine
C.
calcitonin
D.
parathyroid hormone
37.
Which hormone comes from the anterior pituitary gland?
