PATHOPHYSIOLOGY NR507 ENDO
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What if the thyroid hormone level and TSH level are high? - Answer-The issue is most
likely related to a thyroid gland that is not responding appropriately to TSH
(hypothyroidism)
What are some signs and symptoms of the hypo function of the thyroid? - Answer-Loss
of hair
Coarse, brittle hair
Periorbital edema
Puffy face
Normal/small thyroid
Heart failure (bradycardia)
Constipation
Cold intolerance
Muscle weakness
Edema of the extremities
What are some signs and symptoms of the hyper function of the thyroid? - Answer-Thin
hair
Exophthalmos
Enlarged thyroid
Heart failure
Weight loss
Diarrhea
Warm skin, sweaty palms
Hyperreflexia
Pretibial edema
What is primary hyperparathyroidism caused by? - Answer-Most often caused by a
benign tumor of the parathyroid gland, but carcinoma must also be ruled out
What is the result of primary hyperparathyroidism and what are the classic signs? -
Answer-Excess production of parathyroid hormone by one or more of the four
parathyroid glands. Hypercalcemia and hypophosphatemia are hallmark signs
What is secondary hyperparathyroidism the result of and what are the signs? - Answer-
Renal failure and results in hypocalcemia and hyperphosphatemia
What kind of gland is the pancreas? - Answer-Endocrine and exocrine gland
Discuss beta cells in the pancreas - Answer-Produce insulin and dysfunction can cause
diabetes mellitus
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What if the thyroid hormone level and TSH level are high? - Answer-The issue is most
likely related to a thyroid gland that is not responding appropriately to TSH
(hypothyroidism)
What are some signs and symptoms of the hypo function of the thyroid? - Answer-Loss
of hair
Coarse, brittle hair
Periorbital edema
Puffy face
Normal/small thyroid
Heart failure (bradycardia)
Constipation
Cold intolerance
Muscle weakness
Edema of the extremities
What are some signs and symptoms of the hyper function of the thyroid? - Answer-Thin
hair
Exophthalmos
Enlarged thyroid
Heart failure
Weight loss
Diarrhea
Warm skin, sweaty palms
Hyperreflexia
Pretibial edema
What is primary hyperparathyroidism caused by? - Answer-Most often caused by a
benign tumor of the parathyroid gland, but carcinoma must also be ruled out
What is the result of primary hyperparathyroidism and what are the classic signs? -
Answer-Excess production of parathyroid hormone by one or more of the four
parathyroid glands. Hypercalcemia and hypophosphatemia are hallmark signs
What is secondary hyperparathyroidism the result of and what are the signs? - Answer-
Renal failure and results in hypocalcemia and hyperphosphatemia
What kind of gland is the pancreas? - Answer-Endocrine and exocrine gland
Discuss beta cells in the pancreas - Answer-Produce insulin and dysfunction can cause
diabetes mellitus
