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Deficient hormones in which disorder may lead to tetany, hypocalcemia, and muscle twitching? Hypoparathyroidism
The adrenal medulla is the inner portion of the adrenal gland. t
Aldosterone regulates: sodium and water balance.
What is the medication classification of dulaglutide (Trulicity)? Antihyperglycemic, non-insulin
What hormone helps regulate waking and sleeping patterns and is secreted by the pineal gland? Melatonin
This medication is given if a person’s blood glucose levels are low. Glucagon
Total lack of insulin production, with symptoms of polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria, blurred vision, fatigue, and frequent infections, is: type 1 diabetes.
Which is used to treat Addison’s disease? Corticosteroids
Which of the following is not a complication of diabetes mellitus? Accelerated wound healing
What is the medication classification of sitagliptin (Januvia)? Antihyperglycemic, non-insulin
The hormone that stimulates bone growth is called GH. True
What is the medication classification of exenatide (Byetta)? Antihyperglycemic, non-insulin
Oversecretion of insulin, seen in some newborns of diabetic mothers, is: hyperinsulinism.
What is the medication classification of Lantus and Levemir? Hormone replacement, insulin
What hormone is secreted by the pancreas and inhibits the secretion of growth hormone? Somatostatin
Insulin resistance acquired during pregnancy is called: gestational diabetes.
The posterior pituitary secretes growth hormone. False
What hormone is secreted by the thymus gland and stimulates the production and maturity of T cells, which are important in immunity? Thymosin
What is the medication classification of levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levoxyl)? Thyroid hormone replacement
Another term for epinephrine is: adrenaline.
What is the medication classification of Humulin R and Novolin R? Hormone replacement, insulin
What hormone promotes sperm production and muscle development? Testosterone
Protrusion of eyeballs is: exophthalmia
Hypersecretion of cortisol leading to weight gain, decrease healing of wounds, depression, and impaired growth. is _____ disease. Cushing
ACTH stimulates the thyroid to release hormones. False
This diagnostic test measures the amount of urine left in the bladder after urination. PVR
What is the medication classification of doxycycline (Doryx, Vibramycin)? Antibiotic
Renal calculi may result in hydronephrosis. True
What is the medication classification of ferrous sulfate (Feosol)? Electrolyte
What is the medication classification of tobramycin (Tobrex)? Aminoglycoside
What is the medication classification of doxycycline (Doryx, Vibramycin)? Tetracycline
What are signs and symptoms of cystitis? Nocturia, dysuria, urgency, and frequency
Stress incontinence is also called overactive bladder. False
What is the most common cause of cystitis? Escherichia coli
Removal of the prepuce is: circumcision
The ___________ brings blood into the glomerulus and the ___________ takes blood away from the glomerulus. afferent arteriole; efferent arteriole
Which statement is correct regarding ADH? ADH increases the water permeability of the walls of the distal tubules.
What is the medication classification of amoxicillin (Amoxil, Moxtag)? Antibiotic
Which of the following is a blood test used as a screening tool for prostate cancer? PSA
The condition of pus in the urine is: pyuria
The location on the kidney where the ureter and renal vein leave the kidney and the renal artery enters is the renal: hilum
What is the medication classification of erythromycin (Ery-Tab)? Macrolide or antibiotic
What is the medication classification of hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide, Oretic)? Diuretic
What is the recommended age for a male to start doing monthly TSEs? 15
What occurs during secretion? All are correct.
Scanty urination is called: oliguria.
Which statement is correct regarding filtration? Filtration involves the Bowman capsule and the glomerulus.
An inability to get or keep an erection is: erectile dysfunction.
Antimuscarinics are used to treat UTIs. False
What is the medication classification of furosemide (Lasix)? Diuretic
What is the medication classification of Humalog and Novolog? Hormone replacement, insulin
Which of these is a pancreatic cancer? Islet cell carcinoma
The condition of excessive thirst is: polydipsia
The hypophysis is also termed the master gland. True
Which hormone stimulates the thyroid to release two other thyroid hormones? TSH
This test measures the glucose level in the blood after fasting. FBG
When the blood glucose level is higher than normal but not enough to be classed as type 2 diabetes, the condition is called: prediabetes
What is the medication classification of Lantus and Levemir? Hormone replacement, insulin
Enlargement of the thyroid gland is called: goiter
ADH is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. False
The parathyroid glands regulate the amount of calcium in the: blood
Which hormone stimulates milk production in the breast? PRL
Which is a test that measures the body’s response to a concentrated glucose solution and that may be used to diagnose diabetes mellitus? OGTT
Hyposecretion of ADH, resulting in polydipsia and polyuria, is: diabetes insipidus.
Hyposecretion of adrenal cortisol causing low back pain, low blood pressure, and electrolyte imbalance is _____ disease. Addison
Which hormone stimulates growth of long bones and skeletal muscle and is also involved with glucose metabolism in the body? GH
The infundibulum is: the small stack that connects the hypothalamus with the pituitary gland.
Excessive calcium in the blood is: hypercalcemia.
Which is caused by a lack of vasopressin? Diabetes insipidus
The presence of glucose in the urine is called: glucosuria.
Which of the following is not a complication of maternal gestational diabetes? Hyperglycemia shortly after birth
What are the risk factors for bladder cancer? All are correct
Abnormal backflow of urine from the bladder into the ureter is: vesicoureteral reflux.
Renal calculi may result in hydronephrosis. True
Which of the following does not provide fluid for semen? Urinary bladder
What is the medication classification of erythromycin (Ery-Tab)? Antibiotic
Which statement is correct? All statements are correct.
Polycystic kidney disease is a genetic disorder that occurs only in male children. False
This type of medication stimulates the bladder to contract, which helps with urination. It is used to treat overactive bladder and urge incontinence. Anticholinergic
What is the intense sensation of the need to urinate immediately? Urgency
Only cancerous prostate cells make the protein PSA. Thus PSA test result confirms the presence of cancer of the prostate. False
A hormone produced by the interstitial cells in the testes is: testosterone
Which diagnostic test uses iodine? IVP
Which statement is correct? All statements are correct.
The microscopic functional units of the urinary system are: nephrons
Inflammation of the urinary bladder is called: cystitis
What is an abnormal enlargement of the prostate gland surrounding the urethra, leading to difficulty with urination? BPH
Radiologic imaging of the urinary bladder and urethra while the bladder is full and during urination. VCUG
The term for the inability to hold urine is: urinary incontinence.
What is a stiff ring that is inserted into the vagina to hold up the bladder and is used to treat incontinence? Pessary
What is the medication classification of amoxicillin (Amoxil, Moxtag)? Penicillin
The condition of being born without a testicle is: anorchism
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