An excess of growth hormone in adults is called ______, whereas in childhood it results in ______ _______.
acromegaly, petuitary gigantism
The primary intervention for syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) is the restriction of ________ ______ intake.
free water
Manifestation of hyperarathyroidism and hypoparathyroidsim are related to excessive or insufficient amounts of serum _________
calcium
Endocrine diseases characterized as hyporesponsive are clinically similar to hyposecretion of hormones, but are due to ______ _______.
receptor dysfunction
In primary hypothyroidism, the circulating level of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) will be ______
Elevated
A unique feature of Graves disease is the protrusion of the eyeballs, called ________
exophthalmos
The most common cause of hypoparathyroidism is _______ in the area where the glands are located.
surgery
A common cause of endocrine disorders, expecially in women, is an ______ etiology.
autoimmune
In adrenocortical deficiency, the most severe manifestations are related to inadequate quantities of the hormone _______
cortisol
A potentially lethal condition in which there is an acute elevation of circulating thyroid hormones is called ______ ______.
thyroid storm
Children with a deficiency in growth hormone may demonstrate what manifestation?
Decreased height for chronologic age
Diabetes insipidus is characterized by:
Hypertatremia
Causes of acquired hypothyroidism include all of the following except:
a. goitrogenic foods
b. hashimoto thyroiditis
c. cretinism
d. insufficient iodine intake.
cretinism
Hypothyroidism manifestations include:
nonpitting edema
In Graves disease:
an autoimmune process affects TSH receptors
Congenital hypothyroidism that is not managed is a serious concern because of the risk for:
mental retardation
Parathyroid hormone normal exerts control over serum calcium concentration by affecting all of the following except:
a. osteoclastic/osteoblastic activity
b. renal tubular reabsorption of calcium
c. renal activation of vitamin D and gastrointestinal absor
mineralization of the teeth
A patient with hyperparathyroidism would be likely to present with:
kidney stones
A potentially life-threatening finding in hypoparathyroidism is:
laryngospasm
Cortisol, the body's primary glucocorticoid:
is a catabolic hormone
Findings associated with primary adrenal insuficency/Addison disease include:
hypovolemia
Classic manifestations seen with Cushing syndrome include all of the following except:
a. bruising due to capillary fragility
b. hypertrophy of muscle tissue
c. increased susceptibility to infections
d. pathologic fractures
hypertrophy of muscle tissue
Aldosterone promotes re absorption of sodium and water, as well as excretion of potassium by the kidneys. What other hormone also produces these effects?
Glucocorticoid hormones
Pheochromocytoma is a rare, life-threatening disease characterized by:
profound hypertension
Conn syndrome is characterized by:
primary excess of aldosterone