Endocrine

Question 1

Hormones produced by the thyroid gland act to control…?

Answer 1

The rate at which cells burn the fuel from food. An increase in the thyroid hormones will increase the rate of the chemical reactions within the body.

Question 2

The parathyroid hormone functions

Answer 2

Maintaining normal blood levels of calcium and phosphate. Parathyroid hormone inc reabsorption of calcium and phosphate from bones to the blood.

Question 3

What gland produces epinephrine

Answer 3

Adrenal medulla

Question 4

What gland produces corticosteroids that will regulate water and sodium balance, the body’s response to stress, the immune system, sex development etc

Answer 4

Adrenal cortex

Question 5

What are the hormone producing cells of the pancreas

Answer 5

Islets of langerhans

Alpha cells produce glucagon and beta cells produce insulin

Question 6

What hormone functions to maintain the lining of the uterus at the level necessary for pregnancy

Answer 6

Progesterone

Question 7

Dwarfism, delayed growth and puberty, sexual and reproductive disorders, and diabetes insipidus are a result of ?…

Answer 7

Hypopituitarism

Question 8

Gigantism or acromegaly, hirsutism, galactorrhea ( abnormal lactation in males or females), amenorrhea, infertility, and impotence

Answer 8

Hyperpituitarism

Question 9

Bilateral carpal tunnel, arthritis, osteophyte formation are common with ?

Answer 9

Hyperpituitarism

Question 10

OH and bilateral hemianopsia may be present with ??

Answer 10

Hypopituitarism

Question 11

Adrenal dysfunction disorder which causes insufficient cortisol and aldosterone hormones production ?

Answer 11

Addison’s disease

Person may experience widespread metabolic dysfunction and electrolyte imbalances- hypotension weakness anorexia weight loss altered pigmentation

Question 12

Adrenal dysfunction disorder involving excessive amounts of cortisol production leading to hyperglycemia growth failure moon shaped face buffalo hump hypertension male gynecomastia

Answer 12

Cushing’s syndrome

Question 13

Fatigue weakness decreased HR weight gain constipation delayed puberty and retarded growth and development may mean?

Answer 13

Hypothyroidism

Question 14

Increased nervousness excessive sweating weight loss inc blood pressure exophthalmos myopathy chronic periarthritis and enlarged thyroid gland may suggest?

Answer 14

Hyperthyroidism

Question 15

Postpartum thyroiditis

Answer 15

Hyperthyroidism within the first 1-4 months following child birth
Hypothyroidism 4-8 months following delivery

Question 16

Tachycardia unexplained weight loss anxiety irritability fatigue and heat sensitivity

Answer 16

Hyperthyroidism phase of postpartum thyroiditis

Question 17

Dry skin hoarse voice depression cold sensitivity and poor exercise tolerance

Answer 17

Hypothyroidism phase of postpartum thyroiditis

Question 18

An autoimmune disease causing hyperthyroidism in which certain antibodies stimulate the thyroid gland causing it to be overactive leading to mild enlargement of the gland, heat intolerance, nervousness, weight loss, tremor, and palpitations

Answer 18

Graves’ disease

Question 19

PT should avoid treatments in hot aquatic or gym settings with pt’s with what conditions?

Answer 19

Graves’ disease due to heat intolerance

Question 20

Hypocalcemia, neurological symptoms such as seizures, cognitive defects, short stature, tetany, muscle pain and cramps are indicative of ?

Answer 20

Hypoparathyroidism

Question 21

Hypercalcemia, renal stones, kidney damage depression, memory loss, muscle wasting, bone deformity and myopathy, gout

Answer 21

Hyperparathyroidism

Question 22

According to American diabetes association the recommended blood glucose levels are ?.

Answer 22

70-130 fasting

Question 23

Increased thirst and frequent urination are early signs of ?

Other symptoms dyspnea, fruity breath odor, nausea dry mouth etc

Answer 23

hyperglycemia- 180-200

Can lead to ketoacidosis aka diabetic coma (dm1 only)

Question 24

Hypoglycemia occurs when ?

Answer 24

Blood glucose is

Question 25

Hunger sweating dizziness headache shaking are signs of ?

Answer 25

Hypoglycemia

Question 26

True or false

Physical and mental stressors have been shown to elevate the blood glucose levels

Answer 26

T

Question 27

Located just beneath the hypothalamus this gland is considered the master gland, it secretes endorphins that act on the NS, controls ovulation, and catalyst for creation of sex hormones

Answer 27

Pituitary gland

Question 54

Deficiency of testosterone due to secondary to failure of the testes to respond to Follicle stimulating hormone and Luteinizing hormone produce by the pituitary and hypothalamus

Answer 54

Primary hypogonadism