Penny 8
hyperfunctioning adrenal adenomas are associated with all of the following
Conn, Cushing, hypoechoic mass in the area of the adrenal glands
the right suprarenal vein drains directly into the
IVC
the syndrome associated with hypertension, hyperglycemia, obesity, and an adrenal mass is
Cushing disease
which of the following is associated with hyponatremia
addison disease
upon sonographic examination of the right upper quadrant in a 32 yo female patient complaining of generalized abdominal pain, enhancement superior and medial upper pole of the right kidney. the most likely diagnosis is
adrenal cyst
a localized collection of blood describes a
hematoma
the most common sonographic appearance of a pheochromocytoma is
hyperechoic mass
all of the following are clinical findings of a pheochromocytoma
tachycardia, uncontrollable hypertension, excessive sweating, tremors
all of the following are associated with Conn syndrome
adrenal adenoma, hypertension, excessive thirst
which plays a part in the development of male characteristics
androgens
which of the following would result in buffalo hump and moon shaped face clinical feature
hypercortisolism
what is the term for low levels of sodium in the blood
hyponatremia
all of the following are most likely a benign adrenal mass except
neuroblastoma
what is the most common extracranial, malignant, mass in children
neuroblastoma
the neuroblastoma typically presents before the age of
5 years
which hormone, secreted by the anterior pituitary gland, controls the release of hormones by the adrenal glands
ACTH
which of the following has a clinical finding of bronzing of the skin
addison disease
which of the following is also referred to as primary adrenocortical insuffiency
addison disease
a 45 yo woman with thin arms and legs, hypertension, and severe fatigue presents to the ultrasound department for an abdominal sonogram, Based on these clinical findings, you should evaluate the adrenal glands closely for signs of
adrenal adenoma
an abdominal sonogram is requested for a new born in the intensive care unit. The new born suffered from brief anoxia at birth and is now suffering from jaundice. Superior to the right kidney you visualize a triangular shaped, heterogenous mass. What is the most likely diagnosis
adrenal hemorrhage
which of the following mass-like lesions may be associated with congenital adrenal hyperplasia and found within the testes
adrenal rests
which hormone is responsible for regulating blood pressure by controlling the amounts of sodium and water in the body
aldosterone
what is the cause of cushings disease
anterior pituitary gland tumor
which of the following is associated with hypernatremia
conn syndrome
the adrenal cortex produces all of the following
cortisol, androgens, aldosterone
With active internal hemorrhage, the patients hematocrit will
decrease
all of the following are true statements about the adrenal glands except
easily identified in infants, endocrine glands, have a medulla and a cortex, also referred to as suprarenal glands
Which types of glands release their hormones directly into the bloodstream?
endocrine glands
which of the following hormones are responsible for the "fight or flight" response
epinephrine and norepinephrine
the adrenal glands are surrounded by a connective tissue capsule called
gerota's fascia
When internal bleeding is suspected what laboratory value is useful for a sonographer to evaluate
hematocrit
the most common sonographic appearance of a neuroblastoma is
heterogenous with calcifications
Conn syndrome results from
high levels of aldosterone secretion by the adrenal cortex
the left suprarenal vein drains directly into
left renal vein
which of the following is produced by the medulla
norepinephrine
The adrenal mass often associated with uncontrollable hypertension, tachycardia and tremors is the
pheochromocytoma
all of the following are true statements about the adrenal glands
play a role in blood pressure regulation, easily identifiable in infants, right adrenal gland is located medial to the rt lobe of the liver
which of the following best describes the location of the right adrenal gland
posterior and lateral to the IVC
the arterial blood supply to the adrenal glands is accomplished by means of the
suprarenal arteries
the adrenal glands receive a portion of their blood supply from all of the following
suprarenal branches of aorta, renal arteries, and inferior phrenic arteries