NSG 6420 APEA Endocrine
1. Which hemoglobin A1C level is typically used to diagnose type 2 diabetes?
6.5%
• Hemoglobin A1C levels between 5.7%
... [Show More] and 6.4 % are reflective of impaired metabolism.
2. A general term for enlarged thyroid is
Goiter
3. Presence of pubic hair in girls between age 5 and 8 years is termed
Adrenarche
4. Abnormal amount of hair growth over the body is
Hypertrichosis
5. Onset of female breast development
Thelarche
6. Adrenal hyperplasia
Is the excess production of male sex hormones that results in short height, early puberty and in females abnormal genital development.
7. Hypo-functioning of the thyroid gland would lead to all the following disorder except
Graves’ disease
8. Hyperfunctioning of the thyroid could lead to all the following except
Myedema
9. A six year old has a history f T1DM and is now experiencing cellulitis of right lower leg. The child present with deep, rapid and unlabored respirations, fruity odor and dry skin. These are symptoms of
Ketoacidosis
10. A 29 year old woman with SLE complains of facial swelling. She is been on prolonged course of corticosteroids. On assessment moon face appearance is noted. She mostly develop
Crushing syndrome
11. Based on the 2 hours glucose tolerance test (GTT), a positive result for gestational diabtes is
200mg/dL
12. Examination of the hair reveals a sparse amount with a coarse appearance. This findings may be seen with patient who have
Hypothyroidism
13. If newborn is suspected of having congenital hypothyroidism, which clinical manifestation would be evident?
Enlarged anterior fontanel
14. 13 year old girl present with complaints of insomnia and hyperactivity along with gradual weight loss despite a good appetite. She has warm, flushed and moist skin and usually fine hair. These manifestations are indicative if which of the following conditions –
Hyperthyroidism
15. Bilateral exophthalmos suggest –
Graves’ disease
16. Which of the following is not considered a benign tumor of the pituitary gland
Cariopharyngioma
17. A 9 year old girl had a history of tuberculosis when she was 6 year old. She presents with recent weight loss and anorexia. Along with the presenting symptoms,which one of the following assessment findings would be most indicative of addison’s disease.
Hyperpigmentation and low BP
18. Earliest recognizable clinical manifestation of cystic fibrosis in an infant is
Salty taste on the skin
19. Symptoms of grave’s disease include
Proptosis
20. Which of the following is not associated with hashimoto’s thyroiditis
Weight loss
21. What is the earliest recognizable clinical manifestations of cystic fibrosis in a child
Clubbing, frequent respiratory infections and rectal prolapse
22. A common clinical term used to refer to women with an excess growth of terminal hair in a male pattern is
Hirsutism
23. A common symptom noted in patients who have a thyroid goiter is
A frequent cough
24. Thyrotoxicosis is most commonly associated with
Hyperthyroidism
25. A 20 year old with acanthosis nigricans should be evaluated for –
DM
26. When a patient presents with myxedema coma, which one of the following symptoms may be present
Hypothermia, thickening if the tongue and disorientation
27. The appearance of breast development in girls before the age of 8 years is termed ----
Precocious puberty
28. Hyperpigmentation of the skin and mucous membranes can be seen in patient who ---
Addison’s disease
29. Breastfeeding is contraindicated for an infant diagnosed with which one of the following conditions
GALACTOSEMIA
30. A hormonal disorder in adult resulting from the overproduction of growth hormones is known as
Acromegaly
31. Which electrolytes is regulated by parathyroid gland.
Calcium
32. Adrenal gland regulates -----
Sodium and potassium.
33. Pineal gland produced
Melatonin
34. Common arrhythmia associated with hyperthyroidism
Afib
35. Hyperplasia of the thyroid gland is caused by deficiency of
Iodine
36. A life threatening symptoms if parathyroid hormone (PTH) deficiency, hypoparathyroidism is
Tetany
37. Myxedema is a symptoms commonly found in patients diagnosed with
Hypothyroidism
38. The most common cause of death in children diagnosed with cystic fibrosis is
Respiratory failure
39. A finding NOT identified in boys diagnosed with Klinefelter syndrome is
High sperm count
40. Women with hyperthyroidism often experience
Oligomenorrhea
41. During assessment of the thyroid, a fixed, firm, non-tender large mass is noted. These findings is described as
Nodule
42. A 30 year old woman is taking Dilantin for seizures. She has recent hair loss and anorexia but is craving salty food. Her labs result abnormal high cortisol level. These symptoms suggest
Addison’s disease (primary adrenal insufficiency and hypercortisolism.
43. When auscultating the enlarged thyroid with stethoscope, a bruit is suggestive of
Hyperthyroidism
44. Sweat test is used to help diagnose
Cystic fibrosis
45. Symptoms of underdeveloped ovaries, web-like neck and short stature are associated with
Turner syndrome
46. Which of the following is NOT a symptoms of PCOS
Insomia [Show Less]