Pre-Lecture Quiz Introduction to the Endocrine System

True/False
1. Most hormones are secreted in response to positive feedback.

2. The adrenal cortex secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine.

3. The pancreas is both an endocrine and exocrine gland.

4. The ovaries produce estrogen and progesterone.

5. Repeated or forceful palpation of the thyroid in the case of thyroid

hyperactivity can result in a sudden release of a large amount of thyroid

hormones.

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1. Many endocrine glands respond to stimulation from the __________.

2. A(n) __________ is a mechanism that turns hormone production off and on

to keep concentrations of hormones within a stable range at all times.

3. __________ increases the level of calcium in the blood when there is a

decrease in the serum level.

4. The pineal gland secretes __________, which aids in regulating sleep cycles

and mood.

5. Abnormal bulging or protrusion of the eyes is referred to as __________.

Pre-Lecture Quiz Caring for Clients With Disorders of the
Endocrine System

True/False
1. There is no one etiologic factor for hyperthyroidism.

2. Hypothyroidism is treated with thyroid replacement therapy.

3. The most common cause of primary hyperparathyroidism is an adenoma

(benign tumor) of one of the parathyroid glands.

4. Acute adrenal crisis occurs when the adrenal glands oversecrete hormones.

5. A pheochromocytoma is usually a malignant tumor.

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1. __________ is a condition in which GH is oversecreted after the epiphyses of

the long bones have sealed.

2. __________ is a disorder characterized by the excretion of extremely large

volumes of urine.

3. Severe hypothyroidism is called __________.

4. The main symptom of acute and sudden hypoparathyroidism is __________.

5. __________ is an endocrine disorder that results from excessive secretion of

hormones by the adrenal cortex.

Pre-Lecture Quiz Caring for Clients With Diabetes Mellitus

True/False
1. Type 1 diabetes is considered an autoimmune disorder. True

2. The medical treatment for a hypoglycemic reaction is administration of 45

g of simple carbohydrate as soon as possible. False

3. Diet is a major component of treatment for every person with diabetes.

True

4. All clients with type 2 diabetes must rely on insulin therapy. False

5. Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors are most effective in reducing postprandial

hyperglycemia True .

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1. When ketones accumulate in the blood, clients with diabetes are prone to

developing a form of metabolic acidosis known as __________.

2. The three classic symptoms of both types of diabetes mellitus are polyuria,

polydipsia, and __________.

3. Normally, the level of glycosylated hemoglobin is less than __________.

4. __________ is a general term that refers to pathologic changes in nerves.

5. __________ refers to pathologic changes in the retina that are experienced

by persons with diabetes.