unit 2 - pituitary adenoma case study quiz

Shelly has spaces between her teeth. What is this known as? Galactorrhea diastema Diabetes mellitus Amenorrhea

diastema

Shelly's galactorrhea is the result of: excess growth hormone levels excess TSH levels decreased FSH levels excess prolactin levels both B and C

excess prolactin levels

Which of the following hormones does NOT come from the pituitary gland? ACTH FSH LH ANF prolactin

ANF

Which of the following best describes Shelly's signs and symptoms? Encephalitis Steroid abuse Growth hormone secreting pituitary adenoma TIA

Growth hormone secreting pituitary adenoma

Choose the symptom(s) of insulin resistance that Shelly displays: polyuria excessive thirst excessive glucose in the blood all of the above are her symptoms

all of the above are her symptoms

Shelly's visual problems ("tunnel vision") are a result of: increased pressure on the optic chiasm enlargement of the sella turcica her enlarging facial features her diabetes mellitus

increased pressure on the optic chiasm

A pituitary adenoma such as Shelly's: is a malignant tumor. is a benign tumor. contains cells showing anaplasia. contains cells that have metastasized from another site in the body

is a benign tumor.

The sella turcica is part of the: frontal bone temporal bone sphenoid bone occipital bone

sphenoid bone

The parasellar mass seen on MRI indicates that Shelly has a tumor of her: pituitary gland hypothalamus eyes frontal lobe of her brain

pituitary gland