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Question 1 of 107

ACTH stimulates the:

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Question 2 of 107

In evaluating the effectiveness of a new insulin dosage for a diabetic patient, the nurse would

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Question 3 of 107

Which of the following is NOT true of cortisol?

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Question 4 of 107

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

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Question 5 of 107

If the male labelled X is later mated to a black female, what ratio of coat colour would be expected in the offspring?

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Question 6 of 107

There are two simple ways to lower blood pressure: (1) reduce the cardiac contractility, and (2) inhibit sympathetic-mediated vasoconstriction. Which one of the following drugs can lower blood pressure by both mechanisms?

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Question 7 of 107

The clusters of cells in the pancreas that produce hormones are the:

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Question 8 of 107

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

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Question 9 of 107

Thyroxine is a peptide hormone, but its mechanism is different from other peptide hormones. Which of the following statements is true concerning this difference?

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Question 10 of 107

Which of the following systems work closely with the endocrine system to coordinate the body's functions?

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Question 11 of 107

Ipratropium is a synthetic bronchodilator atropine substitute administered by:

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Question 12 of 107

Which gland secretes adrenaline?

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Question 13 of 107

____________ is a steroid hormone.

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Question 14 of 107

Mole for mole, which of the following has the greatest effect on Na+ excretion?

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Question 15 of 107

Identify a gland that is controlled by an anterior pituitary hormone.

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Question 16 of 107

A nurse collaborates with assistive personnel (AP) to provide care for a client who is prescribed a 24-hour urine specimen collection. Which statement would the nurse include when teaching the AP about this activity?

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Question 17 of 107

Bronzing:

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Question 18 of 107

A nurse is taking care of a client with a parathyroid disorder. Which of the following nutrients does a client with hypoparathyroidism need more of?

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Question 19 of 107

A patient presents with an anaphylactic reaction following a bee sting. Which of the following is the drug of choice for treating the multiple cardiovascular and pulmonary problems that, if not promptly corrected, could lead to the patientÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s death?

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Question 20 of 107

Which of the following is NOT an action of insulin?

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Question 21 of 107

Which patient should the nurse plan to teach how to prevent or delay the development of diabetes?

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Question 22 of 107

Which of the following does not act as a second messenger in second-messenger systems of hormone action?

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Question 23 of 107

Identify the growth factor that is released by cancer cells to create a capillary network that aids the cancer growth.

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Question 24 of 107

the hypothalamus is essential for

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Question 25 of 107

Endocrine glands

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Question 26 of 107

Identify the hormone that causes the development of the breast and milk production.

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Question 27 of 107

What medication is used with thyrotoxicosis to block the effects of the sympathetic nervous stimulation of the thyroid hormones?

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Question 28 of 107

Which amino acid is not found in protein?

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Question 29 of 107

You are providing care for a patient who underwent thyroidectomy 2 days ago. Which laboratory value requires close monitoring?

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Question 30 of 107

Which of the following could antagonize renal vasodilation induced by dopamine:

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Question 31 of 107

Which of the following is a symptom of AddisonÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s disease?

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Question 32 of 107

Calcium levels in the blood are increased by:

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Question 33 of 107

A clinic nurse wants to evaluate the effectiveness of her health teaching about diet and insulin administration. Which of the following observations during the patient's next clinic visit would indicate that the patient had learned what she had been taught?

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Question 34 of 107

All prostaglandins are derived from a 20-carbon precursor molecule called

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Question 35 of 107

Which of the following is true regarding temperature regulation

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Question 36 of 107

The inferior suprarenal artery arises from which of the following?

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Question 37 of 107

Which of these is true of the endocrine system?

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Question 38 of 107

Which of the following is NOT true of parathyroid hormone action?

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Question 39 of 107

Regarding fat metabolism, which statement is CORRECT?

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Question 40 of 107

Which of the following hormones play key regulatory roles in the body's long-term response to stress?

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Question 41 of 107

A person with untreated iodine-deficiency goiter has a high:

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Question 42 of 107

Glucagon

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Question 43 of 107

Antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin are stored and released by the:

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Question 44 of 107

The hypothalamus is functionally and anatomically connected to the posterior pituitary lobe by a bridge of

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Question 45 of 107

The production and release of hormones caused by a chemical such as calcium is a mechanism.

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Question 46 of 107

Which of the following statements about glucocorticoids is/are true?

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Question 47 of 107

Which of the following is not a parasympatholytic drug:

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Question 48 of 107

Which is NOT an action of CCK?

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Question 49 of 107

Adonis arrives at the gym and spots a dumbbell he wants to use. When attempting to lift the weight, his biceps brachii contract, but the weight is not moved because it is too heavy. This is called?

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Question 50 of 107

Under physiological condition most circulating TÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ã¢â‚¬Å¾ is bound to

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Question 51 of 107

Which is not a function of the hypothalamus?

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Question 52 of 107

What controls hormone release from the anterior pituitary gland?

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Question 53 of 107

During assessment of the patient with acromegaly, what should the nurse expect the patient to report?

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Question 54 of 107

All of the following are hormones of the anterior pituitary except:

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Question 55 of 107

Effects of Hypothyroidism Include All but This

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Question 56 of 107

Resistin, an insulin antagonist, is a hormone produced by the __________.

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Question 57 of 107

A client, age 64, has complaints of frequent spells of fatigue and inability to sleep. She also reports hair loss and an allergy to seafood. Which of the following information is essential to consider before initiating a thyroid test for the client?

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Question 58 of 107

When blood glucose levels are low, the will increase the secretion of

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Question 59 of 107

Which of the following diseases result when the cells marked in the histology image are destroyed by the immune system?

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Question 60 of 107

Most of the endocrine system is regulated by:

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Question 61 of 107

A patient with Addison's disease comes to the emergency department with complaints of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. What collaborative care should the nurse expect?

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Question 62 of 107

Which colour change is observed when water is added to anhydrous cobalt(II) chloride?

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Question 63 of 107

An adult client in the endocrine clinic expresses concern that recent blood work revealed a low level of growth hormone (GH). What is the best explanation that the nurse can provide regarding the effect of this abnormality?

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Question 64 of 107

The hormone that prepares the body for quick action in an emergency is secreted by which of the following glands?

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Question 65 of 107

Hyperglycemia:

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Question 66 of 107

Which of the following is NOT a gland in the endocrine system?

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Question 67 of 107

Some medications for relief of cold/allergy symptoms contain pseudoephedrine, which acts as a decongestant. If a patient who is taking an MAO inhibitor takes pseudoephedrine, what is the likely outcome?

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Question 68 of 107

Which of the following thyroid hormones regulates blood calcium levels?

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Question 69 of 107

When a hormone acts on a neighbouring cell, it is said to be a?

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Question 70 of 107

Complete the following sentence: The main target for antidiuretic hormone is theÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã‚Â¦

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Question 71 of 107

A floor nurse pages you about a patient who is having chest pain. You order an electrocardiogram and rush to see the patient. He describes the pain as tight pressure and is demonstrably sweating and gasping for air. The ECG comes back with acute ST-segment elevations in inferior leads, and you diagnose a myocardial infarction. You start giving the patient oxygen and give him sublingual nitroglycerin and morphine for pain. You also give him another medication, which you have read may prolong his survival in this situation. What class of medication is it?

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Question 72 of 107

What is the half-life of the isotope?

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Question 73 of 107

Most hormones of the endocrine system are regulated by a:

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Question 74 of 107

One of the two hormones made by the pituitary that help regulate reproductive cells is luteinizing hormone. The other hormone is

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Question 75 of 107

Where Are Islets of Langerhans Found?

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Question 76 of 107

With regard to the renin-angiotensin system

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Question 77 of 107

Identify the glands associated with these hormones: gonadotropins, aldosterone, and epinephrine.

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Question 78 of 107

An exophthalmic goiter is a symptom of

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Question 79 of 107

A patient presents with weight loss, polyphagia, polydypsia, increased tiredness, vomiting, and hyperventilation. He is young and his parents are also diagnosed with the same disease. Which of the following is the most common etiological factor associated with this disease seen in older populations?

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Question 80 of 107

Chemical substances secreted by cells into the extracellular fluids that regulate the metabolic function of other cells in the body are called ________.

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Question 81 of 107

What should the goals of nutrition therapy for the patient with type 2 diabetes include?

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Question 82 of 107

The most appropriate drug for treating myasthenia gravis is:

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Question 83 of 107

How many hormones are produced by the posterior pituitary?

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Question 84 of 107

The function of the placental hormone human placental lactogen (hPL) is to

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Question 85 of 107

Mr. D, a 60-year-old male with hypothyroidism, is being discharged on levothyroxine therapy. Which of the following symptoms would indicate that he needs immediate follow-up care?

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Question 86 of 107

PTH activates vitamin D, which aids in the absorption of:

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Question 87 of 107

Steroid hormones exert their action by ________.

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Question 88 of 107

Which of the following organs is considered a neuroendocrine organ?

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Question 89 of 107

Which gland is often referred to as the 'master gland'?

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Question 90 of 107

The alpha cells of the pancreas secrete:

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Question 91 of 107

Which of the following is a protein hormone?

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Question 92 of 107

The following drug can be used in prophylaxis of migraine:

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Question 93 of 107

What two effects does PTH exert on the kidneys?

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Question 94 of 107

Which hormone is produced in the hours of darkness and encourages sleep?

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Question 95 of 107

Which is NOT part of the normal content of gastric juice?

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Question 96 of 107

Which of the following can result from hyperparathyroidism?

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Question 97 of 107

Which of the following is not controlled by a hypothalamic-releasing hormone?

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Question 98 of 107

Adrenaline can be used in the following EXCEPT:

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Question 99 of 107

Which of these is not an endocrine property?

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Question 100 of 107

In a patient with an elevated serum cortisol, what would the nurse expect other laboratory findings to reveal?

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Question 101 of 107

The adrenal medulla:

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Question 102 of 107

ANP

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Question 103 of 107

Which of the following is an incorrect pairing of a body system and an endocrine contribution to that system?

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Question 104 of 107

The posterior pituitary gland stores and secretes

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Question 105 of 107

Which of the following is not the treatment of hyperthyroidism?

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Question 106 of 107

Which of the following has both endocrine and exocrine functions?

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Question 107 of 107

All the following hormones are produced and secreted by the ovaries EXCEPT

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