Title: Quiz 15: The Endocrine System/Nutritional Disorders
Course: PHT 2301 Pathological Condition in PT > Section: Module 15

Q: Which of the following is important for nerve and muscle physiology:
- magnesium
- iodine
- calcium
- sodium
A: magnesium

Q: A 34 year-old female presents to the clinic with complaint of dizziness. Assessment reveals the patient is hypotensive, has noticeable hair thinning, and her skin has a bronze tint. Laboratory results show low cortisol levels and high ACTH levels. Which of the following is a likely diagnosis?
- Iodine deficiency
- Hashimoto thryoiditis
- Grave's disease
- Addison disease
A: Addison disease
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Q: A chronic degenerative change in the thalamus of alcoholics that causes severe memory loss and organic psychosis is known as which of the following:
- Wernicke encephalopathy
- Delirium tremens
- Thiamine deficiency
- Korsakoff dementia
A: Korsakoff dementia
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Q: A deficiency of antidiuretic hormone results in what condition:
- diabetes mellitus
- diabetes insipidus
- myxedema
- Grave's disease
A: diabetes insipidus
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Q: A goiter is associated with which condition:
- hyperthyroidism
- hypothyroidism
- hypopituitarism
- hyperpituitarism
A: hyperthyroidism
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Q: A patient presents to the clinic with complaint of palpitations and recent weight loss. Physical assessment reveals exophthalmos, tachycardia, and flushed skin. Which of the following disorders should be suspected?
- Iodine deficiency
- Hashimoto thryoiditis
- Grave's disease
- Addison disease
A: Grave's disease
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Q: Hunger, pallor, shakiness, and decreased ability to perform mental task are symptoms of:
- hyperglycemia
- hypoglycemia
- diabetic ketoacidosis
- insulinoma
A: hypoglycemia
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Q: It is estimated that more than 30% of the adult population in the US is obese:
- true
- false
A: true
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Q: Morbid obesity is defined as more than _____% above the standard average body weight at a given age and height:
- 10
- 20
- 25
- 50
A: 10
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Q: Polydipsia is:
- excessive urination
- excessive drinking
- decreased drinking; dehydration
- decreased urination
A: excessive drinking
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Q: The first line of treatment for type 1 diabetes is diet and exercise:
- true
- false
A: false
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Q: What gland is located on top of the kidneys and is responsible for releasing epinephrine:
- pituitary
- thyroid
- adrenal
- parathyroid
A: adrenal
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Q: What gland is responsible for regulating the balance of calcium and phosphorous in the body:
- pituitary
- thyroid
- parathyroid
- adrenal
A: parathyroid
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Q: What is the most common endocrine disease:
- Cushing syndrome
- Diabetes mellitus
- Diabetes insipidus
- Grave's disease
A: Diabetes mellitus
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Q: What is the role of carbohydrates in nutrition?
- Contribute to the structural components of the cells
- Are the main source of readily available energy
- Carbohydrates are not necessary for good nutrition
- Are components of all cell membranes, and their metabolism contributes twice as many calories for energy
A: Are the main source of readily available energy
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Q: Which condition presents with a moon face and buffalo hump and is a result of excess cortisol:
- Grave's disease
- Addison disease
- Cushing syndrome
- Acromegaly
A: Cushing syndrome
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Q: Which gland is considered the master gland:
- thyroid
- pituitary
- hypothalamus
- adrenal
A: pituitary
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Q: Which of the following can result in renal calculi:
- excess vitamin A
- excess vitamin D
- excess iron
- excess calcium
A: excess vitamin D
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Q: Which of the following conditions is a result of excess growth hormone:
- acromegaly
- dwarfism
- Grave's disease
- gigantism
- Both A and D are correct
A: Both A and D are correct
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Q: Which of the following is a result of under production of insulin or high blood glucose levels:
- hyperglycemia
- hypoglycemia
- polyuria
- A and C
- B and C
A: A and C
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Q: Which of the following statements is not true of Type II diabetes:
- treated with diet and exercise
- always treated with insulin
- onset usually after age 40
- patients often obese
A: always treated with insulin
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