Chapter 10: Endocrine
Chapter 11: Neurological
Chapter 12: Musculoskeletal
Multiple Choice/SATA Questions
RANDOM
100

What are the 3 P's of DM?

Polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia 

100
What is in the CNS? 

spinal cord and brain. 

100

Name the condition. 

Lateral deviation of the spine. 

Scoliosis. 

100

A patient has progressive memory loss, confusion, and personality changes.

👉 What condition is this?

A. Parkinson’s Disease
B. Alzheimer’s Disease
C. Stroke (CVA)
D. Meningitis


B

100

NAME THE FRACTURE:

Fracture straight across the bone shaft

Transverse

200

These are the two most serious acute complications of diabetes, with one commonly seen in Type 1 and the other in Type 2. 

Which one for type 1 and which for type 2?

Type 1: DKA 

Type 2: HHS

200

1. What vitamin deficiency is associated with spina bifida?

2. What are the THREE different types of spina bifida.  

+200 points if you describe each type

1. folic acid. 

2. spina bifida occulta: mildest, most common.

meningoele: the meninges protrude through the vertebral opening

myelomeningocele: spinal canal remains open along several vertebrae in the lower or middle back. 

MENINGES, SPINAL CORD

200

List 2 manifestations of osteoporosis. 

-osteopenia

-bone pain/tenderness

-fractures with little or no trauma 

-low back/neck pain
-height reduction

-kyphsosis

200

A patient is diagnosed with a condition characterized by:

  • Insulin resistance
  • Often associated with obesity
  • Increased risk for HHS instead of ketosis

👉 What condition is this?

A. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
B. Cushing Syndrome
C. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
D. Addison’s Disease

C

200
What is polyphagia? 

Increased hunger

300

1. What is hypothyroidism

2. List FOUR manifestations of hypothyroidism. 

+300 points if you list the primary cause of hypothyroidism

1. thyroid doesn't produce enough thyroid hormones

high TSH low t3/t4.

2. weight gain, cold intolerance, fatigue, dry skin, muscle weakness, bradycardia, hypotension, goiter

BONUS: hashimoto's thyroiditis. 

300

Name THREE manifestations of meningitis. 

fever chills, mental status changes (confusion and lethargy), n/v, photophobia, severe headache, stiff neck, agitation, tachypnea, tachycardia. 

300

DAILY DOUBLE !!!

What are the alternative names for osteoarthritis? 

HINT: there are 2. 

-wear and tear arthritis 

-degenerative joint disease 

300

A patient has joint pain that worsens with activity and improves with rest. Imaging shows cartilage breakdown.

👉 What condition is this?

A. Rheumatoid Arthritis
B. Osteoporosis
C. Osteoarthritis
D. Gout

C

300

THREE PART QUESTION

1. What are the two major types of CVA?

2. Which one is most common?

2. Which one is the deadliest?

1. Ischemic and hemorrhagic

2. Ischemic

3. Hemorrhagic 

400

1. What is addison's disease?

2. list THREE manifestations of addison's disease.

1. deficiency of adrenal cortex hormones (glucocorticoids, mineralcorticoids, and androgens)

2. hypotension, hypoglycemia, hyperkalemia, n/a, salt craving, weight loss, chronic diarrhea, pallor, hyperpigmentation, anorexia, slow sluggish movement, mood changes and depression, mouth lesions

400

NAME THE DIFFERENT DISORDERS. 

1. Memory loss + confusion + personality changes

2. dopamine → tremor, rigidity, shuffling gait


1. Alzheimer’s disease

2. Parkinson's disease

400

1. What is gout?

2. List FOUR risk factors of gout. 


1. Inflammatory disease resulting from deposits of uric acid crystals. 

2. obesity, hypertension, DM, renal disease, sickle cell anemia, consuming alcohol, diuretics, diet rich in meat and seafood

400

Which findings are expected in Parkinson’s disease?

Select all that apply:

A. Tremor
B. Rigidity
C. Shuffling gait
D. Hyperactivity
E. Slow movement (bradykinesia)
F. High dopamine levels

Correct: A, B, C, E

400

NAME THE FRACTURE: 

Characterized by multiple fracture lines and bone piexes

Comminuted 

500

1. What is cushings syndrome?

2. List FIVE manifestations of cushings syndrome. 

1.  clinical abnormalities caused by chronic high levels of glucocorticoids. 

2. moon face, buffalo hump, hirsutism, dyslipidemia, hypokalemia, muscle weakness, hyperpigmentation, acne, purple striae, delayed wound healing, 

500

NAME THE SEIZURE

1. stiffening of muscles without rhythmic jerking

2. loss of muscle tone

1. TONIC SEIZURES

2. ATONIC SEIZURES

500

1. What is rheumatoid arthritis?  

2. List FOUR manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis?

1. systemic autoimmune condition involving multiple joints. 

2. morning stiffness lasting longer than 1 hour, anorexia, fatigue, bilateral joint pain, limited ROM, anemia, lymphadenopathy, malaise, muscle spasms, warmth, tenderness, and stiffness in joints when ont use for as little as 1 hour.  

500
  • Blood glucose: 650
  • Severe dehydration
  • No ketones
  • Altered mental status

👉 Which findings support the MOST likely diagnosis?

Select all that apply:

A. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
B. DKA
C. HHS
D. Extreme hyperglycemia
E. Ketone production
F. Neurological changes









Correct: A, C, D, F

500

TWO PART QUESTION

1. What the most severe form of hyperthyroidism called?

2. What is thyroid storm characterized by?

1. thyroid storm

2. fever, decreased mental awareness, abdominal pain.