Chapter 17 Endocrine System Test Questions

ATI RN · Chapter 17 Endocrine System Test Questions

Question 1 of 66

A deficiency of insulin causes:

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Question 2 of 66

Which of the following statements regarding hormones is incorrect?

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Question 3 of 66

The hormone that stimulates the contraction of smooth muscle in the uterus is .

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Question 4 of 66

The anterior pituitary gland receives hormone messages from the hypothalamus via ________.

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Question 5 of 66

Alcohol suppresses the secretion of ______ and thus _______ the reabsorption of water from the kidneys.

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Question 6 of 66

Superior mesenteric artery is Ã¢â‚¬Â¦Ã¢â‚¬Â¦Ã¢â‚¬Â¦Ã¢â‚¬Â¦to the neck of the pancreas and Ã¢â‚¬Â¦Ã¢â‚¬Â¦Ã¢â‚¬Â¦Ã¢â‚¬Â¦.to uncinate process

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Question 7 of 66

Which of the following hormones is released in response to a nerve impulse?

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Question 8 of 66

A patient with a recent drug poisoning is transported to the emergency department. The physician orders (correctly, in this case) administration of pralidoxime as part of the comprehensive emergency treatment plan. Which one of the following best describes who the patient was?

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Question 9 of 66

Which gland is responsible for the production of adrenaline?

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Question 10 of 66

Organophosphate insecticides and nerve gases exert their lethal effects by:

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Question 11 of 66

Which of the following suppress(es) the secretion of ACTH?

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Question 12 of 66

This is Not an Endocrine Gland

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Question 13 of 66

Which of the following post-operative nursing actions should the nurse perform when a client with acromegaly has nasal packing?

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Question 14 of 66

Aldosterone ________.

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Question 15 of 66

Which of the following is least associated with the adrenal medulla?

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Question 16 of 66

Which row identifies the product at each electrode?

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Question 17 of 66

Hormones can be put into two categories based on chemical makeup. What are these categories?

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Question 18 of 66

The endocrine gland(s) referred to as the 'master gland' is the:

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Question 19 of 66

Which hormone is responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics?

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Question 20 of 66

The islets of Langerhans:

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Question 21 of 66

You are caring for a diabetic patient who is developing DKA. Which delegated task is most appropriate?

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Question 22 of 66

A patient with hypothyroidism is treated with levothyroxine (Synthroid). What should the nurse include when teaching the patient about this therapy?

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Question 23 of 66

In a patient with central diabetes insipidus, what will the administration of ADH during a water deprivation test result in?

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Question 24 of 66

How do hormones from the thyroid and parathyroid regulate the calcium concentration of the blood?

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Question 25 of 66

The two regulatory systems of the body are the endocrine system and the _______.

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Question 26 of 66

The primary role of the parathyroid gland is:

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Question 27 of 66

Diabetes insipidus is caused due to deficiency of hormone:

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Question 28 of 66

Which of the following is NOT true of aldosterone?

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Question 29 of 66

Delegation Decision: The following interventions are planned for a diabetic patient. Which intervention can the nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

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Question 30 of 66

The patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus is in the clinic to check his long-term glycemic control. Which test should be used?

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Question 31 of 66

All of the following are cardiovascular actions of noradrenaline EXCEPT:

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Question 32 of 66

A patient is hospitalized with adrenocortical insufficiency. Which nursing activity should you delegate to the nursing assistant?

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Question 33 of 66

A calorie is:

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Question 34 of 66

Regarding bilirubin:

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Question 35 of 66

We want to prescribe scopolamine, as a transdermal drug delivery system (skin patch), for a patient who will be leaving for an expensive cruise and is very susceptible to motion sickness. For which of the following co-morbidities is scopolamine contraindicated?

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Question 36 of 66

Cushing syndrome and Addison's disease are:

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Question 37 of 66

Gonadocorticoid(s) ________.

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Question 38 of 66

Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic coma (HHNK) is one complication of diabetes. Symptoms include

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Question 39 of 66

In relation to the molecular mechanism of action of sympathomimetics, the following is CORRECT:

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Question 40 of 66

A patient presents with a tumor of the adrenal gland. It is determined that the levels of renin-angiotensin is low. Which of the following would lead to increased renin-angiotensin levels?

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Question 41 of 66

Steatorrhoea occurs with all of the following EXCEPT:

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Question 42 of 66

The stimulus for producing insulin is __________.

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Question 43 of 66

Alexa, a 32-year-old woman, has been diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. Nursing interventions would include teaching her about the typical accompanying signs and symptoms, such as:

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Question 44 of 66

The patient with newly diagnosed diabetes is displaying shakiness, confusion, irritability, and slurred speech. What should the nurse suspect is happening?

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Question 45 of 66

Which of the following drugs is expected to cause anticholinergic adverse effects:

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Question 46 of 66

Which of the following is descriptive of the adrenal cortex?

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Question 47 of 66

Pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) is a prohormone for __________.

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Question 48 of 66

Which disease can be caused by a lack of vitamin C?

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Question 49 of 66

Mrs. Klein, aged 35 years, has just been diagnosed as diabetic. She is being put on a 1200 calorie diabetic diet with 50% of the calories to be from carbohydrates, 20% from protein, and 30% from fat. In instructing her about her diet, which of the following would be the best breakfast to suggest?

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Question 50 of 66

Concerning catecholamines, all the following are true EXCEPT:

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Question 51 of 66

Mr. M has just had a subtotal thyroidectomy. During the first 12 hours postoperatively, which of the following should be included in his nursing care?

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Question 52 of 66

Which one of the following is NOT typical of the changes that follow the binding of a hormone to its target cells:

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Question 53 of 66

Epinephrine (adrenaline) increases blood glucose by:

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Question 54 of 66

A 46-year-old woman has hirsutism, hyperglycemia, obesity, muscle wasting, and increased ACTH. The most likely cause of her symptoms is

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Question 55 of 66

The major targets of growth hormone are ________.

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Question 56 of 66

Calcium level in the blood is regulated by hormones released from the .

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Question 57 of 66

Iodine, colloid, and goiter refer to which gland?

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Question 58 of 66

Which is absorbed mainly in the colon?

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Question 59 of 66

Simple goiter can be prevented by _________.

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Question 60 of 66

Complete the following sentence: Antidiuretic hormone is secreted from theÃ¢â‚¬Â¦

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Question 61 of 66

Melatonin from the pineal gland regulates ____.

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Question 62 of 66

What is the most likely effect of a deficiency of aldosterone?

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Question 63 of 66

What is the name of the change of state?

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Question 64 of 66

All of the following are ÃŽÂ²-adrenergic agonists EXCEPT:

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Question 65 of 66

Atropine is used clinically in all of the following conditions EXCEPT:

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Question 66 of 66

Propranolol is contraindicated in:

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