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NSG 6420 APEA Exam Answers – Endocrine

1. Which hemoglobin A1C level is typically used to diagnose type 2 diabetes.
2. A general term for enlarged thyroid is
3. The presence of pubic hair in girls between age 5 and 8 years is termed
4. Abnormal amount of hair growth over the body is
5. Onset of female breast development
6. Adrenal hyperplasia is the excess production of male sex hormones that results in short height, early puberty, and in female’s abnormal genital development.
7. Hypofunctioning of the thyroid gland would lead to all the following disorder except
8. Hyperfunctioning of the thyroid could lead to all the following except
9. A six-year-old has a history f T1DM and is now experiencing cellulitis of the right lower leg. The child presents with deep, rapid, and unlabored respirations, fruity odor, and dry skin. These are symptoms of
10. A 29-year-old woman with SLE complains of facial swelling. She is been on a prolonged course of corticosteroids. On assessment, moon face appearance is noted. She mostly develops
11. Based on the 2 hours glucose tolerance test (GTT), a positive result for gestational diabetes is
12. The examination of the hair reveals a sparse amount with a coarse appearance. These findings may be seen with a patient who has
13. If a newborn is suspected of having congenital hypothyroidism, which clinical manifestation would be evident?
14. 13 year old girl present with complaints of insomnia and hyperactivity along with gradual weight loss despite a good appetite. She has warm, flushed and moist skin and usually fine hair. These manifestations are indicative if which of the following conditions
15. Bilateral exophthalmos suggest
16. Which of the following is not considered a benign tumor of the pituitary gland
17. A 9-year-old girl had a history of tuberculosis when she was 6 year old. She presents with recent weight loss and anorexia. Along with the presenting symptoms, which one of the following assessment findings would be most indicative of addison’s disease.
18. The earliest recognizable clinical manifestation of cystic fibrosis in an infant is a salty taste on the skin
19. Symptoms of grave’s disease include
20. Which of the following is not associated with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
21. What is the earliest recognizable clinical manifestations of cystic fibrosis in a child —-
22. A common clinical term used to refer to women with excess growth of terminal hair in a male pattern is :
23. A common symptom noted  in patients who have a thyroid goiter is
24. Thyrotoxicosis is most commonly associated with
25. A 20-year-old with acanthosisnigricans should be evaluated for
26. When a patient presents with myxedema coma, which one  of the following symptoms may be present
27. The appearance of breast development in girls before the age of 8 years is termed
28. Hyperpigmentation of the skin and mucous membranes can be seen in patient who
29. Breastfeeding is contraindicated for an infant diagnosed with which one of the following conditions
30. A hormonal disorder in an adult resulting from the overproduction of growth hormones is known as
31. Which electrolytes are regulated by the parathyroid gland?
32. Adrenal gland regulates
33. Pineal gland produced
34. Common arrhythmia associated with hyperthyroidism
35. Hyperplasia of the thyroid gland is caused by deficiency of
36. Life-threatening symptoms if parathyroid hormone (PTH) deficiency, hypoparathyroidism  is
37. The most common cause of death in children diagnosed with cystic fibrosis is —
38. A finding NOT identified in boys diagnosed with Klinefelter syndrome is
39. Women with hyperthyroidism often experience nsg 6420 apea exam
40. During assessment of the thyroid, a fixed, firm, non tender large mass is noted. These findings is described as
41. A 30  year old woman is taking Dilantin for seizures. She has recent hair loss and anorexia but is craving salty food. Her labs result abnormal high cortisol level. These symptoms suggest
42. When auscultating the enlarged thyroid with stethoscope, a bruit is suggestive of
43. Sweat test is used to help diagnose
44. Symptoms of underdeveloped ovaries, web-like neck and short stature are associated with
45. Which of the following is NOT a symptoms of PCOS