patho 40

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