patho exam 3 part 4 – Flashcards
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What is the most common cause of endocrine abnormalities
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benign tumor
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What is the cause of diabetic ketoacidosis
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increased catabolism of fats and proteins
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Which of the following indicates hypoglycemia in a diabetic
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staggering gait, disorientation, and confusion
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Visual impairment may develop in diabetics, primarily because of:
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abnormal metabolism in the lens
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Which one of the following develops hypoglycemia more frequently
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Type I diabetics
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Which of the following hormonal imbalances causes Addison's disease
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decreased glucocorticoids
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Which of the following hormonal imbalances causes myxedema?
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deficit of T3 and T4
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Which of the following hormonal imbalances causes diabetes insipidus
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deficit of ADH
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Which of the following applies to acromegaly
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It results from excessive secretion of GH
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Which of the following may cause goiter?
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1. hyperthyroidism 2. hypothyroidism 3. lack of iodine in the diet
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Characteristics of Cushing's syndrome include all of the following EXCEPT
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staring eyes with infrequent blinking
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Characteristics of Cushing's syndrome include all of the following EXCEPT
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decreased secretion from the adrenal cortex gland
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Which of the following is an effect of long-term glucocorticoid therap
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decrease secretion from adrenal cortex gland
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Why does glucosuria occur in diabetics
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the amount of glucose in the filtrate exceeds the renal tubule transport limit
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What is/are the effect(s) of thyrotoxic crisis?
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hyperthermia and heart failure
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What is the recommended treatment for insulin shock if the patient remains conscious
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oral administration of concentrated glucose
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Which of the following conditions may cause immunosuppression
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Cushing's disease
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Differences between Type I and Type II diabetes include
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Type 1 diabetes occurs more frequently in children and adolescents, and Type II diabetes occurs more often in adults
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Which of the following often causes hyperparathyroidism
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radiation involving the thyroid gland and neck area
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Goiters occur more frequently in persons living in the:
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Great Lakes or mountainous regions
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A benign tumor of the adrenal medulla that secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine is called:
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pheochromocytoma
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With pelvic inflammatory disease, why does infection spread easily into the peritoneal cavity?
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The fallopian tubes are obstructed, and purulent exudate cannot drain into the uterus
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Which is considered to be the stage of carcinoma in situ in cervical cancer
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noninvasive severe dysplasia
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What is a significant early sign of endometrial carcinoma
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positive pap test
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Which is/are sexually transmitted infection(s) usually considered asymptomatic in women
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chlamydia, gonorrhea ,syphilis
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Which of the following infections may be transmitted from the mother to the fetus during delivery
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chlamydia, gonorrhea ,syphilis
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Which of the following is the most common cause of acute bacterial prostatitis
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coli
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A hard nodule in the peripheral area of the prostate gland is typical of:
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malignant tumor
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Testicular cancer usually spreads first to the:
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pelvic lymph nodes
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Vaginal candidiasis is frequently predisposed by:
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systemic antibacterial therapy
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Painful menstruation is called:
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dysmenorrhea
