PMS Practice Quiz 1

Of these choices, which is not a way endocrine activity is controlled?

Which of the following is not a steroid hormone?

Which of the following is an effect insulin has on the body?

Which of the following is not a method in which primary hyperparathyroidism increases Calcium in the blood?

A Patient comes into the ED complaining of nausea, vomiting and epigastric pain that has been radiating to their back. They also admit to heavy alcohol use. Which one would be on your differential diagnosis?

Which disease process has a common finding of Tg and TGB?

Direct damage, disease, or disorder to the target organ is considered?

Which part of the pituitary is considered an elongation of the hypothalamus?

Which of the following is not one of the tropic hormones?

Which of the following diseases has antibodies against TPO and TG?

What part of the body secretes Calcitonin?

Calcidriol is activated into calcitriol in the ______.

3. Once pancreatic enzymes escape into the pancreas and surround tissues, with fat necrosis and auto-digestion of pancreatic tissue, the condition is called?

What could you consider giving to a female patient who recently experienced a miscarriage and is lactating?

Which of the following inhibits bone resorption?

What triggers the C-cells of the thyroid to stimulate calcitonin?

Which of the following is not an effect T3 (and T4) have on the body at physiologic doses?

Your patient presents with abrupt onset epigastric pain that radiates to her back. She’s be nauseous and has vomited 3 times this morning. She has hypoactive bowel sounds and a fever. Which of the follow is NOT a complication of her condition?

4. Which of the following correctly describes the function of counter-regulatory hormones of blood sugar?

Which of the following tissues does not require insulin?

A 64-year old woman presents to your office because she is not feeling herself lately. She notes that she has been "feeling blue," and feels her brain isn't working as well as it should. She had a thyroid adenoma removed 6 months ago. You conduct a PE and note that Trousseau sign is positive. Labs show elevated phosphate, low serum calcium, low serum PTH. What should the next step be in your care?

For the prior patient in question #21, which of the following is a complication she is at risk for?

Which of the following is not associated with hyperglycemia?

Which of the following is not part of the HP axis control?

Which of the following has the ability to inhibit TSH?

A 9 y/o male with no significant PMH was brought to your ER by his parents feeling very ill. His parents say he’s been peeing more frequently, eating more and drinking a lot more water over the past 36 hours. When speaking to the patient you smell a fruity odor in their breath. Lab results show increased blood glucose of 320, decreased bicarb, decrease pH and UA is positive for glucose and ketones. Which of the following do you suspect your patient has?

Regarding the prior patient in question #26, which of the following accurately describes the pathophysiology of his condition?

Your 56 y/o patient with history of alcohol abuse x30 years and cirrhosis x 5 years presents to your office complaining of new onset of left foot pain x4 days. Patient reports no recent injury. On PE you note patient has mild swelling and pinpoint tenderness to the distal, lateral aspect of his left foot at the distal aspect of the 5th metatarsal. You decide to order an XR which shows a stress fracture. You place the patient in a cast shoe and refer him to ortho. Two months later your patient presents to your office complaining of persistent pain in his left foot, despite following ortho’s treatment recommendations. You obtain another XR of the foot to find the same stress fracture with failed healing. What vitamin deficiency does this patient most likely have?

Which of the following plays a role in controlling the secretion of Glucagon?

Which of the following is not true about Magnesium?