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Question 1 of 110

The hypothalamic-hypophyseal tract ________.

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Question 2 of 110

Which sequence is part of the life cycle of a very large mass star?

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Question 3 of 110

Which of the following hormones contributes to the regulation of the bodyÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s fluid and electrolyte balance?

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Question 4 of 110

Which of the following produce antagonistic results?

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Question 5 of 110

Which hormone is most important in insulin secretion?

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Question 6 of 110

Chief cells secrete:

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Question 7 of 110

A patient with acromegaly is treated with a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. What should the nurse do postoperatively?

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Question 8 of 110

Which of the following is the response to low plasma levels of calcium?

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Question 9 of 110

With regard to carbohydrate digestion:

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Question 10 of 110

Cushing syndrome:

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Question 11 of 110

The secretion of cortisol by the adrenal gland suppresses further secretion of ACTH by the anterior pituitary gland. What is this interaction called?

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Question 12 of 110

Which of the following hormones is produced in zone of adrenal gland labeled B?

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Question 13 of 110

Isoprenaline produces the following actions EXCEPT:

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Question 14 of 110

The Glucagon is:

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Question 15 of 110

Identify an endocrine gland within the brain.

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Question 16 of 110

Concerning the islets of Langerhan

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Question 17 of 110

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulates the ___ to produce and release its hormones.

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Question 18 of 110

The adrenal glands are attached superiorly to which organ?

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Question 19 of 110

Which of the following evidences anticholinergic side effects:

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Question 20 of 110

Glucagon

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Question 21 of 110

Aldosterone:

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Question 22 of 110

The primary target of the releasing and inhibiting hormones of the hypothalamus is the:

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Question 23 of 110

What is the definition of a gene?

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Question 24 of 110

Which if the following gland which can be classified as an endocrine and an exocrine gland?

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Question 25 of 110

Pituitary hormone triggering the male testes to generate sperm and in females, triggering follicular development on a monthly basis is

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Question 26 of 110

Which of the following hormones is responsible for the fight-or-flight response?

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Question 27 of 110

Identify the mechanisms that control the production and release of hormones.

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Question 28 of 110

An enlargement of the thyroid gland is the condition known as .

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Question 29 of 110

Which hormone produced by the thyroid gland regulates blood calcium levels?

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Question 30 of 110

When blood calcium levels are high, is released from the thyroid gland to deposit the excess calcium into the bones.

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Question 31 of 110

You are preparing to review a teaching plan for a patient with type 2 diabetes. What will you check to determine the patient's level of compliance with his diabetic regimen?

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Question 32 of 110

The amount of ADH that is secreted by the posterior pituitary glands varies with

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Question 33 of 110

Which is a nutritionally essential amino acid?

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Question 34 of 110

Which hormone stimulates the male testes to produce sperm and stimulates the development of the follicle in the female on a monthly cycle.

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Question 35 of 110

What preoperative instruction should the nurse give to the patient scheduled for a subtotal thyroidectomy?

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Question 36 of 110

All of the following are endocrine glands EXCEPT

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Question 37 of 110

The left suprarenal vein drains into which of the following?

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Question 38 of 110

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is produced by the

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Question 39 of 110

Which statements about air pollutants are correct?

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Question 40 of 110

Which of the following posterior pituitary hormones causes the kidney to decrease its excretion of urine?

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Question 41 of 110

The group of adrenocortical hormones concerned with electrolyte balance is:

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Question 42 of 110

A 35-year-old female presents to your office for a regular check-up. Her only complaint is recurrent migraine headaches, which have increased in frequency over the years. On examination, her blood pressure is elevated at 150/70. You decide to start her on antihypertensive therapy that is also used for prophylaxis of migraines. Which medication is it?

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Question 43 of 110

If an autoimmune disorder targets the alpha cells, production of which hormone would be directly affected?

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Question 44 of 110

Identify the gland that secretes cortisol and aldosterone.

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Question 45 of 110

ANP

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Question 46 of 110

Adrenaline combination with local anesthetics has the following effects EXCEPT:

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Question 47 of 110

Mrs. A., a 50-year-old female, has had symptoms of Cushing syndrome for several years. Mrs. A. states she is 5'5\ tall and weighs 160 lb but the nurse who measured and weighed Mrs. A. states she is only 5' tall. What is the best explanation for this discrepancy?"

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Question 48 of 110

Which of the following hormones does NOT aid in regulating fuel metabolism?

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Question 49 of 110

Which of the following hormones does the skin produce?

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Question 50 of 110

The chemical signaling system that relies on blood transport typically uses chemicals called

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Question 51 of 110

What manifestations of endocrine problems in the older adult are commonly attributed to the aging process?

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Question 52 of 110

Which of the following is NOT true of aldosterone?

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Question 53 of 110

Each of the following parasympathomimetics is paired with an appropriate therapeutic use EXCEPT:

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Question 54 of 110

Which of the following anterior pituitary hormones stimulates general body growth?

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Question 55 of 110

Which does not utilize the same type of receptor in its mechanism of action

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Question 56 of 110

Mrs. Crane, an insulin-dependent diabetic, is scheduled for general surgery. The nurse's preoperative teaching should place special emphasis on

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Question 57 of 110

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

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Question 58 of 110

The disorder shown in one of the identical twins seen in this figure is due to a hypersecretion of hormones by which endocrine gland?

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Question 59 of 110

Nervousness, increased body temperature, and increased blood-pressure are indications of

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Question 60 of 110

Calcium level in the blood is regulated by the:

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Question 61 of 110

Calcitonin is a hormone of which of following:

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Question 62 of 110

X is a drug that contains a mixture of amphetamines. It is used for managing Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The drug causes autonomic effects that can be fatal if an overdose is taken. How does X work in the body?

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Question 63 of 110

A nurse assesses a female client who presents with hirsutism. Which question would the nurse ask when assessing this client?

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Question 64 of 110

To aid digestion the stomach produces?

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Question 65 of 110

A nurse is collecting data about the diet history of a client who has low blood sugar. Which of the following would be an important consideration in the diet history?

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Question 66 of 110

temperature regulation

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Question 67 of 110

Adverse effects of atropine include the following EXCEPT:

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Question 68 of 110

Insulin:

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Question 69 of 110

Which of the following is the cause of goiter?

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Question 70 of 110

Chemical signaling that affects neighboring cells is called

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Question 71 of 110

Select the correct statement about the structure or function of chemical messengers.

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Question 72 of 110

Endocrine system consists of ductless glands which secrete:

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Question 73 of 110

A patient presents with increased growth of skeletal and soft tissue, hypertension, arthritis, menstrual disturbances, and diabetes mellitus. Upon administration of oral glucose, which of the following levels would increase?

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Question 74 of 110

To prevent hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia related to exercise, what should the nurse teach the patient using glucose-lowering agents about the best time for exercise?

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Question 75 of 110

What stimulates the release of PTH from the parathyroid gland?

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Question 76 of 110

Persistent headaches, visual disturbances, large ears, large tongue, apathy, and diabetic symptoms are characteristic of:

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Question 77 of 110

The basal metabolism rate can reflect dysfunction of the:

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Question 78 of 110

Since Adonis was unable lift the dumbbell, he decided to use the exercise bike for a cardiovascular workout. During maximum exertion on the exercise bike, Adonis began to breathe heavily and felt 'the burn' in his legs. The skeletal muscles of his legs were using primarily which form of respiration at maximum exertion?

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Question 79 of 110

Addison's disease frequently causes skin pigment changes. When teaching the patient about medications used for Addison's disease, it is important that he or she understands:

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Question 80 of 110

The second-messenger mechanism of hormone action operates by ________.

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Question 81 of 110

Name the gland that is located at the base of the throat, just inferior to the laryngeal prominence (Adam's apple).

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Question 82 of 110

During discharge teaching for the patient with Addison's disease, which statement by the patient indicates that the nurse needs to do additional teaching?

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Question 83 of 110

Which of the following is NOT a common response of the body to long-term stress?

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Question 84 of 110

In hyperthyroidism, which of the following lab findings would you expect?

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Question 85 of 110

Which of the following is an anterior pituitary hormone?

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Question 86 of 110

Pheochromocytoma is a tumor of the adrenal medulla. The tumor results in extraordinarily high blood noradrenaline levels. What drug or drug combination can block all of the adrenergic receptors and normalize all the signs and symptoms caused by pheochromocytoma?

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Question 87 of 110

The following statements concerning prazosin and phentolamine are correct EXCEPT:

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Question 88 of 110

ADH will stimulate water reabsorption by the kidneys and the blood vessels; thus blood pressure.

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Question 89 of 110

Thyroxine:

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Question 90 of 110

The nurse is assessing a client who exhibits spontaneous spasm of the fingers or toes, mouth twitching or jaw tightening when he taps the cheek anteriorly to the earlobe. What sign does the nurse identify to document in the chart that is consistent with tetany?

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Question 91 of 110

Priority Decision: When caring for a patient with metabolic syndrome, what should the nurse give the highest priority to teaching the patient about?

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Question 92 of 110

Steroid hormones _____________________.

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Question 93 of 110

A 10-year-old boy is diagnosed with Attention Deficit/Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD). Which of the following drugs is most likely to prove effective for relieving the boyÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s main symptoms?

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Question 94 of 110

Which of the following is NOT true of growth hormone?

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Question 95 of 110

Growth hormone:

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Question 96 of 110

The exocrine cells of the pancreas produce:

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Question 97 of 110

Milk ejection from the mammary glands is assisted by:

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Question 98 of 110

Mole for mole, which of the following has the greatest effect on plasma osmolality?

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Question 99 of 110

Eicosanoids are not true hormones because they __________.

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Question 100 of 110

Hyperglycemia, glucosuria, polyuria, and acidosis are:

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Question 101 of 110

with respect to thirst, which is true

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Question 102 of 110

Which of the following is a protein hormone produced by the testes that inhibits secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone by the anterior pituitary gland?

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Question 103 of 110

Diabetes Mellitus Is a Hormonal Condition in Which

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Question 104 of 110

The sleep-wake cycle of the body is regulated by the hormone

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Question 105 of 110

Factors that inhibit TSH release do not include ________.

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Question 106 of 110

Nervousness, increased body temperature, and increased blood-pressure are indications of _______.

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Question 107 of 110

Which of the following is NOT true of glucagon?

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Question 108 of 110

How do hormones and neurotransmitters interact?

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Question 109 of 110

Which mechanism is primarily responsible for maintaining hormone levels within a narrow range?

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Question 110 of 110

Which of the following are considered effects of the release of the hormone glucagon?

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