Understanding Acromegaly Complications Quiz
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Which condition is associated with an increased risk of anorexia, constipation, and lower back pain?

  • Diabetes
  • Acromegaly (correct)
  • Meningitis
  • Graves' disease
  • Which hormone is likely to be elevated in a patient with acromegaly?

  • ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone)
  • GH (growth hormone) (correct)
  • TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone)
  • PTH (parathyroid hormone)
  • What treatment option is commonly used for Graves' disease?

  • Partial transplantation
  • Auto transplantation
  • Vigorous cough therapy
  • Radioiodine therapy (correct)
  • Which electrolyte imbalance is likely to be seen in a patient with acromegaly?

    <p>Increased calcium levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential symptom of hyperthyroidism?

    <p>Hair loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential complication of hyperparathyroidism?

    <p>Hypocalcemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is associated with prominent orbital edema and a puffy tongue?

    <p>Graves' disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential treatment for thyrotoxicosis?

    <p>Radioactive iodine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is typically elevated in hyperpituitarism?

    <p>Growth hormone (GH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential complication of adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease)?

    <p>Bronze skin pigmentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is likely to be elevated in a patient with acromegaly?

    <p>Growth hormone (GH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential complication of hyperparathyroidism?

    <p>Kidney stones due to increased calcium levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential treatment for thyrotoxicosis?

    <p>Radioiodine therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which electrolyte imbalance is likely to be seen in a patient with acromegaly?

    <p>Hypercalcemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is associated with an increased risk of anorexia, constipation, and lower back pain?

    <p>Hyperparathyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hormone is typically elevated in hyperpituitarism?

    <p>Growth hormone (GH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What treatment option is commonly used for Graves' disease?

    <p>Antithyroid medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is associated with prominent orbital edema and a puffy tongue?

    <p>Graves' disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential complication of adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease)?

    <p>Addisonian crisis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is associated with a risk of fragile skin, cold intolerance, and edema?

    <p>Hypothyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential complication of hyperparathyroidism?

    <p>Renal stones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is likely to be elevated in a patient with Cushing's syndrome?

    <p>Cortisol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential treatment for Graves' disease?

    <p>Radioactive iodine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is associated with an increased risk of goiter and exophthalmos?

    <p>Graves' disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential complication of hypocalcemia?

    <p>Tetany</p> Signup and view all the answers

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