Endocrine/Reproductive Content Quiz 6 Sherpath

Which of the following are common early signs of a pituitary adenoma? 1. Persistent headaches 2. Hemianopia 3. Hypertension 4. Papilledema

1. Persistent headaches 2. Hemianopia

Which of the following applies to diabetic macro-angiography? 1. It affects the small arteries and arterioles. 2. It is related to elevated serum lipids. 3. It leads to increased risk of myocardial infarction and peripheral vascular disease 4. It frequently causes damage to the kidneys.

2. It is related to elevated serum lipids. 3. It leads to increased risk of myocardial infarction and peripheral vascular disease

Specific genetic links have been shown for: 1. cervical cancer. 2. testicular cancer. 3. breast cancer. 4. prostatic cancer.

2. testicular cancer. 3. breast cancer. 4. prostatic cancer.

Infertility in women may result from: endometriosis. hormonal imbalances. A and B Neither A nor B

A and B

Which sexually transmitted infection(s) is/are usually considered asymptomatic in women? Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following is the most common cause of acute bacterial prostatitis? N. gonorrhoeae Pseudomonas aeruginosa S. aureus E. coli

E. coli

Which of the following does NOT apply to inappropriate ADH syndrome? The cause is excess ADH secretion. Severe hyponatremia results. Excessive sodium is retained. Fluid retention increases.

Excessive sodium is retained.

Why does frequent need for urination occur with benign prostatic hypertrophy? Increased volume of dilute urine Irritation of the bladder and urethra Impaired micturition reflex Incomplete emptying of the bladder

Incomplete emptying of the bladder

Which of the following applies to acromegaly? It occurs in infants and children. It causes excessive longitudinal bone growth. It results from excessive secretion of growth hormone (GH). It does not change soft tissue growth.

It results from excessive secretion of growth hormone (GH).

What is a significant early sign of endometrial carcinoma? A positive Pap test Minor vaginal bleeding or spotting Infection resistant to treatment Painful intercourse

Minor vaginal bleeding or spotting

Which of the following are common early significant signs of acute prostatitis? A hard nodule in the gland and pelvic pain Soft, tender, enlarged gland and dysuria Hesitancy and increased urinary output Mild fever, vomiting, and leucopenia

Soft, tender, enlarged gland and dysuria

How do many oral hypoglycemic drugs act? To replace insulin in patients with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) To transport glucose into body cells To prevent gluconeogenesis To stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin

To stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin

Immediate treatment for insulin shock may include: administration of bicarbonates. consumption of fruit juice or candy. induced vomiting. consumption of large amounts of water.

consumption of fruit juice or candy.

Severe impairment of all aspects of growth and development, including difficulty feeding, mental retardation, and stunted skeletal growth, are associated with: myxedema. Cushing's syndrome. diabetes insipidus. cretinism. Graves' disease.

cretinism

Goiters may be caused by: hypothyroid conditions only. either hypothyroid or hyperthyroid conditions. hyperthyroid conditions only. fungal infections such as candidiasis.

either hypothyroid or hyperthyroid conditions.

Balanitis is the infection and inflammation of the: vagina. glans penis. fallopian tubes. testes.

glans penis.

The anterior pituitary gland secretes all of the following hormones EXCEPT: prolactin (PRL). glucagon. adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). growth hormone (GH).

glucagon.

Diabetic retinopathy results from: degeneration of large blood vessels supplying the eye. abnormal metabolism in the lens of the eye. neuropathy affecting the optic nerve. obstruction or rupture of retinal blood vessels.

obstruction or rupture of retinal blood vessels.

Structural abnormalities of the uterus may lead to dyspareunia, which is: painful intercourse. obstructed urination. a form of infertility. fungal infection of the uterus

painful intercourse.

When the uterus is located in the vagina with the cervix at the opening to the vagina, this is called: first-degree prolapse. second-degree prolapse. third-degree prolapse. procidentia.

second-degree prolapse.