Question 1

Which disease was previously called NIDDM?

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A)   Type 1 diabetes
B)   Type 2 diabetes
C)   Hyperinsulinism
D)   Diabetes insipidusE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

A total lack of insulin production, with symptoms of polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria, blurred vision, fatigue, and frequent infections, is

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A)   hyperinsulinism.
B)   type 1 diabetes.
C)   type 2 diabetes.
D)   diabetes insipidus.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Cutting out the pituitary gland is

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A)   parathyroidectomy.
B)   pituitectomy.
C)   thyroidectomy.
D)   adenectomy.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

The condition of excessive appetite is

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A)   polydipsia.
B)   polyuria.
C)   polyphagia.
D)   anorexia.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

The condition of excessive urination is

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A)   polydipsia.
B)   polyuria.
C)   polyphagia.
D)   micturition.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

The combining form for the external part of the adrenal gland is

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A)   calic/o.
B)   cortic/o.
C)   medull/o.
D)   pyel/o.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 7

The combining form for the gland located in the mediastinum that is responsible for stimulating cells key in the immune response is

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A)   thyr/o.
B)   thym/o.
C)   adren/o.
D)   hypophys/o.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Recording the pancreas through the use of a duodenoscope and a contrast medium is abbreviated

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A)   PCOS.
B)   ERP.
C)   SIADH.
D)   PKU.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Which gland regulates cell metabolism?

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A)   Adrenal cortex
B)   Adrenal medulla
C)   Thyroid gland
D)   Parathyroid glandE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

A condition of deficient sodium in the blood is

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A)   hypocalcemia.
B)   hypokalemia.
C)   hypoglycemia.
D)   hyponatremia.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 11

A noncancerous tumor of epithelial origin, often associated with myasthenia gravis, is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   thymoma.
B)   prolactinoma.
C)   pheochromocytoma.
D)   islet cell carcinoma.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 12

What is the medical term for an excessive amount of ketone acids in the bloodstream?

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A)   Hypernatremia
B)   Phenylketonuria
C)   Hyperalimentation
D)   KetoacidosisE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Enlargement of the extremities, jaw, nose, and forehead is called

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A)   gigantism.
B)   growth hormone deficiency.
C)   acromegaly.
D)   tetany.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Excessive sodium in the blood is

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A)   hypercalcemia.
B)   hyperglycemia.
C)   hyperkalemia.
D)   hypernatremia.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Excessive potassium in the blood is

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A)   hypercalcemia.
B)   hyperglycemia.
C)   hyperkalemia.
D)   hypernatremia.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Excessive sugar in the blood is

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A)   hypercalcemia.
B)   hyperglycemia.
C)   hyperkalemia.
D)   hypernatremia.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 17

What is a deficiency of the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase?

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A)   Phenylketonuria
B)   Tay-Sachs disease
C)   Hypercholesterolemia
D)   Vasopressin, desmopressin acetateE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Oversecretion of ADH, leading to severe hyponatremia, is called

Accepted Answer

A)   Simmonds' disease.
B)   acromegaly.
C)   diabetes mellitus.
D)   SIADH.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Patients who exhibit a lack of appetite may have which term in their chart?

Accepted Answer

A)   Anorexia
B)   Exophthalmia
C)   Goiter
D)   HirsutismE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Suturing the gland that is directly above the kidney is

Accepted Answer

A)   pancreatoduodenectomy.
B)   hypophysectomy.
C)   thyroidectomy.
D)   adrenalrrhaphy.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Exam 15: Endocrine System and Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Recording the pancreas through the use of a duodenoscope and a contrast medium is abbreviated

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Cutting out the pituitary gland is

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A condition of deficient sodium in the blood is

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Patients who exhibit a lack of appetite may have which term in their chart?

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A noncancerous tumor of epithelial origin, often associated with myasthenia gravis, is a(n)

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Oversecretion of ADH, leading to severe hyponatremia, is called

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What is the medical term for an excessive amount of ketone acids in the bloodstream?

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Excessive potassium in the blood is

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The combining form for the external part of the adrenal gland is

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The condition of excessive appetite is

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Excessive sugar in the blood is

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Excessive sodium in the blood is

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The combining form for the gland located in the mediastinum that is responsible for stimulating cells key in the immune response is

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Enlargement of the extremities, jaw, nose, and forehead is called

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The condition of excessive urination is

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What is a deficiency of the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase?

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Which disease was previously called NIDDM?

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Which gland regulates cell metabolism?

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