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Question 1 of 110

Concerning Ca metabolism

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Question 2 of 110

Several hormones are synthesized in the hypothalamus and transported to the anterior pituitary gland. The mechanism of transportation from hypothalamus to anterior pituitary gland is through the ________.

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Question 3 of 110

A patient with renal failure and high magnesium level would later have ________ and

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Question 4 of 110

Which hormones are produced by the posterior pituitary?

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Question 5 of 110

Identify a hormone that increases metabolic rate.

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Question 6 of 110

Leptin is secreted by ________.

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Question 7 of 110

Selective ÃƒÅ½Ã‚Â²2 agonists produce all of the following EXCEPT:

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Question 8 of 110

The production of melatonin is inhibited by

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Question 9 of 110

Which zone of the adrenal gland secretes aldosterone?

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Question 10 of 110

Which gland produces cortisol?

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Question 11 of 110

Adrenaline is NOT given orally because:

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Question 12 of 110

Endocrine glands are different than exocrine glands in that exocrine glands:

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Question 13 of 110

A newly developed pesticide has been observed to bind to an intracellular hormone receptor. If ingested, residue from this pesticide could disrupt levels of

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Question 14 of 110

Hyposecretion of adrenal cortex hormones can lead to ___.

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Question 15 of 110

In addition to promoting the transport of glucose from the blood into the cell, what does insulin do?

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Question 16 of 110

Which of the following is NOT a possible effect of anabolic steroid use?

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Question 17 of 110

Which of the following is not a therapeutic use of adrenaline:

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Question 18 of 110

Regarding carbohydrate metabolism:

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Question 19 of 110

The patient with adrenal insufficiency is to be discharged taking prednisone 10 mg orally each day. What will you be sure to teach the patient?

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Question 20 of 110

Which among the following is an Endocrine gland in the human body?

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Question 21 of 110

Cells that respond to a particular hormone are called

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Question 22 of 110

What accurately demonstrates that hormones of one gland influence the function of hormones of another gland?

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Question 23 of 110

Why is the posterior pituitary gland called the neurohypophysis?

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Question 24 of 110

Which row shows the type of reaction that occurs and the colour of the mixture at the end of the reaction?

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Question 25 of 110

Eicosanoids do not include ________.

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Question 26 of 110

A student is in a car accident, and although not hurt, immediately experiences pupil dilation, increased heart rate, and rapid breathing. What type of endocrine system stimulus did the student receive?

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Question 27 of 110

Which hormone is most important in insulin secretion?

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Question 28 of 110

Which circuit symbol represents a heater?

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Question 29 of 110

Hypothyroidism or an Underactive Thyroid Gland in Children Causes -------------------

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Question 30 of 110

Which of these is not an endocrine property?

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Question 31 of 110

Which of the following hormones is produced by the adrenal cortex?

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Question 32 of 110

Which class of oral glucose-lowering agents is most commonly used for people with type 2 diabetes because it reduces hepatic glucose production and enhances tissue uptake of glucose?

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Question 33 of 110

Which of the following signals would affect local cells by releasing chemicals into the extracellular fluid?

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Question 34 of 110

Which of the following can be performed to determine a client's general status and rule out disorders?

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Question 35 of 110

Which is false

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Question 36 of 110

Which connective tissue layer surrounds the biceps femoris muscle belly, separating it from the rest of the body?

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Question 37 of 110

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

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Question 38 of 110

With regard to adrenal function

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Question 39 of 110

The hormone whose action resembles stimulation through the sympathetic nervous system is:

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Question 40 of 110

Which of the following statement is true?

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Question 41 of 110

regarding Ca metabolism

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Question 42 of 110

Which of the following is NOT true of Cushing syndrome?

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Question 43 of 110

This is not an endocrine gland

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Question 44 of 110

Donepezil is a reversible anti-cholinesterase used in the treatment of:

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Question 45 of 110

Which hormones of the adrenal glands supplement the sex hormones from the gonads?

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Question 46 of 110

How do hormones differ from neurotransmitters?

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Question 47 of 110

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

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Question 48 of 110

The only hormone that lowers blood glucose levels is:

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Question 49 of 110

Review of a patient's chart reveals that two years ago she was treated with ritodrine. Which of the following was the most likely condition or reason for which this drug was given?

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Question 50 of 110

Mr. R, a 52-year-old patient with hyperthyroidism, is experiencing a thyroid storm. Which of the following symptoms would indicate the need for immediate intervention?

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Question 51 of 110

Exemplify hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary.

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Question 52 of 110

A patient with hypoparathyroidism resulting from surgical treatment of hyperparathyroidism is preparing for discharge. What should the nurse teach the patient?

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Question 53 of 110

Which of the following is the most common adverse reaction during initial therapy with a thyroid replacement?

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Question 54 of 110

To assure accuracy of a urine test for glucose and acetone, the nurse instructs the patient to

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Question 55 of 110

In the pancreas, which are the cells that secrete insulin, decrease the blood levels of glucose.

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Question 56 of 110

The development of a goiter indicates that

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Question 57 of 110

Each of the following types of receptors is correctly matched with the response resulting from its stimulation EXCEPT:

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Question 58 of 110

Which of the choices below is a type of hormone that acts on neighboring cells without entering the bloodstream?

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Question 59 of 110

The left supra-renal vein drains into:

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Question 60 of 110

A hormone that suppresses gluconeogenesis:

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Question 61 of 110

Following the teaching of foot care to a diabetic patient, the nurse determines that additional instruction is needed when the patient makes which statement?

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Question 62 of 110

Normal development of the immune response is due in part to hormones produced by the ________.

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Question 63 of 110

Identify the hormone(s) produced by the hypothalamus.

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Question 64 of 110

An exophthalmic goiter is a symptom of ______.

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Question 65 of 110

A deficiency of dietary iodine:

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Question 66 of 110

Epinephrine and norepinephrine from the adrenal medulla will produce the same results as the nervous system.

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Question 67 of 110

Which of the following is a common cause of primary hypothyroidism?

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Question 68 of 110

The secretions from which of these glands differs between males and females?

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Question 69 of 110

The release of hormones from endocrine glands is most often controlled by

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Question 70 of 110

The family of steroid hormones are chemically derived from cholesterol and include:

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Question 71 of 110

Most endocrine organs are prodded into action by other hormones; this type of stimulus is called:

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Question 72 of 110

Which is INCORRECT regarding nerve supply to the gut?

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Question 73 of 110

Target cells respond to hormones because ____________.

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Question 74 of 110

A client is scheduled to have a glycosylated hemoglobin (A1C) drawn and asks the nurse why she has to have it. How would the nurse respond?

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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

When one hormone opposes the action of another hormone, it is called a(n)

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Question 77 of 110

This is not a function of insulin

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Question 78 of 110

The primary method of control of the endocrine system is negative feedback. Which of the following best describes negative feedback?

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Question 79 of 110

Which statement accurately describes Graves' disease?

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Question 80 of 110

Which of the following is not a steroid hormone?

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Question 81 of 110

The structure leading to the stomach is called?

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Question 82 of 110

Alpha methyl dopa can produce:

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Question 83 of 110

Which of the following can occur in someone reaching the exhaustion phase of the general adaptation syndrome?

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Question 84 of 110

A congenital condition that includes mental retardation, short disproportional body size, and a thick tongue and neck is caused by __________.

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Question 85 of 110

A hormone may, through negative feedback, shut off the secretion of an anterior pituitary hormone by:

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Question 86 of 110

with regard to thyroid physiology

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Question 87 of 110

Hypersecretion of growth hormone after closure of the epiphyseal cartilage causes:

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Question 88 of 110

ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…â€œSugar, salt, and sexÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã‚Â is descriptive of

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Question 89 of 110

A nurse draws up 10 units of regular-acting insulin to give to a client who has been diabetic for 10 years. What does the nurse do prior to giving the insulin to the client to prevent a medication error?

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Question 90 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 91 of 110

Iodine-containing hormones:

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Question 92 of 110

Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of an exocrine gland?

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Question 93 of 110

Mrs. Jones, a 46-year-old diabetic, is 5'2\ and weighs 200 lb. Which area of health-care teaching should assume greatest priority for this patient?"

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Question 94 of 110

Giving a single IV injection of phenylephrine can be used to normalize a rapid heart rate in paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT). How does phenylephrine do this?

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Question 95 of 110

Hormones produced by the thymus play a role in the

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Question 96 of 110

Part of the effect of growth hormone is influenced by a group of protein chemical signals called:

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Question 97 of 110

Identify the hormone that stimulates uterine contraction and the release of milk during nursing.

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Question 98 of 110

Which of the following is true of the hypothalamus?

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Question 99 of 110

From a medical perspective, ______ hormones can be taken orally because they are water-insoluble lipids and poorly digested.

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Question 100 of 110

Propantheline can be used for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease because it decreases gastric acid secretion. What prototype drug is most like propantheline?

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Question 101 of 110

A 78-year-old male with ParkinsonÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s disease experiences worsening of his symptoms. He is already taking levodopa. Since the disease is characterized by degeneration of dopaminergic neurons, leading to the lack of inhibition of cholinergic neurons, the addition of which medication is likely to help alleviate the patientÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s symptoms?

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Question 102 of 110

Which of the following hormones is produced by the cells marked in the thyroid follicle shown in the histology picture?

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Question 103 of 110

Identify a common function of atrial natriuretic hormone (ANH), aldosterone and antidiuretic hormone.Which of the following hormones does NOT help regulate blood pressure and volume?

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Question 104 of 110

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

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Question 105 of 110

Which of the following is an abnormal condition of excess androgen secretion, observed primarily in women, that is characterized by the presence of excessive body and facial hair in a male pattern?

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Question 106 of 110

Which factor stimulates insulin secretion?

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Question 107 of 110

Which blood glucose-lowering hormone is produced by the pancreatic islet cells?

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Question 108 of 110

What is meant by antibiotic resistance?

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Question 109 of 110

Which of the following is most likely to cause the secretion of calcitonin?

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Question 110 of 110

If you drank a liter of water very quickly, the result would be

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