RMT Prep: Endocrinology
- 1.
Which type of gland secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream rather than into ducts leading to the exterior of the body?
- A.
Endocrine gland
- B.
Exocrine gland
- C.
Serous gland
- D.
Target gland
Correct Answer
A. Endocrine gland -
- 2.
What is the name of the gland that is composed of a right and left lobe on either side of the trachea?
- A.
Adrenal gland
- B.
Parathyroid gland
- C.
Pituitary gland
- D.
Thyroid gland
Correct Answer
D. Thyroid gland -
- 3.
Which of the following secrete estrogen and progesterone?
- A.
Adrenal glands
- B.
Pineal glands
- C.
Ovaries
- D.
Testes
Correct Answer
C. Ovaries -
- 4.
Which of the following is secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland and stimulates contraction of the uterus during labor?
- A.
Estrogen
- B.
Oxytocin
- C.
Progesterone
- D.
Prolactin
Correct Answer
B. Oxytocin -
- 5.
Potassium, sodium, and chloride are
- A.
Catecholamines
- B.
Electrolytes
- C.
Enzymes
- D.
Steroids
Correct Answer
B. Electrolytes -
- 6.
The combining form gonad/o menas
- A.
Adrenal glands
- B.
Pancreas
- C.
Sex organs
- D.
Thyroid gland
Correct Answer
C. Sex organs -
- 7.
Measurement of T3, T4 and TSH is collectively known as
- A.
TFTs
- B.
BMP
- C.
LFTs
- D.
CMP
Correct Answer
A. TFTs -
- 8.
Overactivity of the thyroid gland is called
- A.
Addison disease
- B.
Cushing syndrome
- C.
Hyperthyroidism
- D.
Hypothyroidism
Correct Answer
C. Hyperthyroidism -
- 9.
Which of the following is a measure of blood sugar after 4 or more hours of no food?
- A.
Fasting glucose
- B.
Glucose tolerance test
- C.
Microalbumin test
- D.
Thyroid function test
Correct Answer
A. Fasting glucose -
- 10.
Enlargement of the thyroid gland is called
- A.
Bruit
- B.
Goiter
- C.
Moon facies
- D.
Thyroiditis
Correct Answer
B. Goiter -
- 11.
Insulin is produced in the
- A.
Gallbladder
- B.
Kidney
- C.
Liver
- D.
Pancreas
Correct Answer
D. Pancreas -
- 12.
Which test is used to evaluate blood glucose levels over the previous 2 months?
- A.
Methemoglobin
- B.
C-reactive protein
- C.
Hemoglobin A1c
- D.
Prolactin
Correct Answer
C. Hemoglobin A1c -
- 13.
Which of the following would be an appropriate medication for someone with hypothyroidism?
- A.
Cymbalta
- B.
Levoxyl
- C.
Zelnorm
- D.
Zithromax
Correct Answer
B. Levoxyl -
- 14.
Which of the following is a hypoglycemic medication?
- A.
Avandia
- B.
Ceftin
- C.
Lipitor
- D.
Prevacid
Correct Answer
A. Avandia -
- 15.
Enlargement of the bones of the hands, feet, and face due to overproduction of growth hormone is called
- A.
Acromegaly
- B.
Cushing syndrome
- C.
Polydactyly
- D.
Addison disease
Correct Answer
A. Acromegaly -
- 16.
The "master gland" of the endocrine system, located at the base of the brain, is the
- A.
Apical gland
- B.
Bartholin gland
- C.
Pituitary gland
- D.
Thyroid gland
Correct Answer
C. Pituitary gland -
- 17.
Which gland secretes DHEA and cortisol?
- A.
Pituitary
- B.
Adrenal
- C.
Parathyroid
- D.
Pineal
Correct Answer
B. Adrenal -
- 18.
An excessive or abnormal hair growth, particularly male pattern hair growth on a woman, is called
- A.
Addison disease
- B.
Cretinism
- C.
Hirsutism
- D.
Testoxicosis
Correct Answer
C. Hirsutism -
- 19.
What is a possible diagnosis for a middle-age woman with thinning hair, fatigue, irritability, and weight gain?
- A.
Hyperthyroidism
- B.
Hypochondria
- C.
Hypoparathyroidism
- D.
Hypothyroidism
Correct Answer
D. Hypothyroidism -
- 20.
Which of the following is used to treat diabetes mellitus?
- A.
Humalog
- B.
Lotrel
- C.
Lotensin
- D.
Neuronitn
Correct Answer
A. Humalog -
- 21.
Severe hypothyroidism characterized by dry, puffy skin, somnolence, slow mentation, and hoarseness is known as
- A.
Hypoparathryroidsim
- B.
Myxedema
- C.
Pheochromocytoma
- D.
Rickets
Correct Answer
B. Myxedema -
- 22.
Graves disease is also known as
- A.
Hypothyroidism
- B.
Parathymia
- C.
Hyperinsulinism
- D.
Toxic goiter
Correct Answer
D. Toxic goiter -
- 23.
Which of the following hormones stimulates egg production in the ovaries?
- A.
FSH
- B.
PSA
- C.
TSH
- D.
Prolactin
Correct Answer
A. FSH -
- 24.
Which hormone is secreted in the urine of pregnant women?
- A.
Beta hCG
- B.
Oxytocin
- C.
Growth hormone
- D.
Somatotropin
Correct Answer
A. Beta hCG -
- 25.
Insulin shock is characterized by
- A.
Severe hypoglycemia caused by an overdose of insulin
- B.
Severe hyperglycemia
- C.
Too little insulin in the bloodstream
- D.
An allergic reaction to insulin
Correct Answer
A. Severe hypoglycemia caused by an overdose of insulin -
- 26.
Chronic excretion of large amounts of urine of low specific gravity is indicative of
- A.
Diabetes innocens
- B.
Diabetes insipidus
- C.
Diabetes intermittens
- D.
Diabetes mellitus
Correct Answer
B. Diabetes insipidus -
- 27.
Which of the following is a complication of diabetes mellitus?
- A.
Gastropharesis
- B.
Exophthalmos
- C.
Hirsutism
- D.
Moon facies
Correct Answer
A. Gastropharesis -
- 28.
Elevated glucose levels, especially in obese persons, may be due to
- A.
Diabetic acidosis
- B.
Glucose intolerance
- C.
Insulin resistance
- D.
Insulin shock
Correct Answer
C. Insulin resistance -
- 29.
The class of drugs referred to as glitazones are used to treat
- A.
Diabetes insipidus
- B.
Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
- C.
Infertility
- D.
Hypothyroidism
Correct Answer
B. Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus -
- 30.
Which of the following is transcribed correctly?
- A.
The patient was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 4 years of age.
- B.
The patient was diagnosed with type I diabetes at 4 years of age.
- C.
The patient was diagnosed with type I diabetes at 4-years of age.
- D.
The patient was diagnosed with type one diabetes at 4 years of age.
Correct Answer
A. The patient was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 4 years of age. -
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