Endocrine Drugs

Question 1

What is the effect of Insulin and Glucagon on our body?
a. Increase in BP, blood glucose, and bronchodilation
b. Regulation of blood glucose
c. Regulates the body’s sodium balance
d. Release of glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids into the blood

Answer 1

b. Regulation of blood glucose

Question 2

What is the effect of Aldosterone on our body?
a. Release of glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids into the blood
b. Regulation of metabolic rate and promotion of body growth
c. Inhibits urine production
d. Regulates the body’s sodium balance

Answer 2

d. Regulates the body’s sodium balance

Question 3

The nurse gave health teaching to the patient about this medication. She instructed the patient to take this medication once a day with or without food. What medicine that the nurse referring to?
a. Sitagliptin
b. Repaglinide
c. Pioglitazone
d. Acarbose

Answer 3

c. Pioglitazone

Question 4

The client asks when is the best time to take Glipizide; the nurse should say:
a. “Whenever you feel like”
b. “30 mins before a meal”
c. “30 mins after a meal.”
d. “Every night before you sleep.”

Answer 4

b. “30 mins before a meal”

Question 5

These are the symptoms that most females experience when they are diagnosed with PCOS. Select all that apply:
a. Irregular periods
b. Bleeding
c. Anovulation
d. Hirsutism
e. Acne
f. Alopecia
g. Infertility
h. Edema

Answer 5

a. Irregular periods
c. Anovulation
d. Hirsutism
e. Acne
g. Infertility

Question 6

It is a kind of anti-diabetic drug for type II that works by opening Ca+ channels of the beta cells stimulating the release of insulin.
a. Sulphonylureas
b. Biguanides
c. Gliptins
d. Thiazolidinediones

Answer 6

a. Sulphonylureas

Question 7

It is the most common problem of subcutaneous insulin injections.
a. Megaly
b. Pruritus
c. Lipodystrophy
d. Erythema

Answer 7

c. Lipodystrophy

Question 8

The following are the adverse effect of Oxytocin, except:
a. Hypersensitivity
b. Jaundice
c. Cardiovascular Spasm
d. Hypotension

Answer 8

b. Jaundice

Question 9

The indication that the patient understands the reminders of the healthcare provider when she says:
a. “It is okay to mix all kinds of insulin.”
b. “I should withdraw short-acting insulin first when mixing with long-acting one.”
c. “I can still use insulin after two months of insulin mixtures.”
d. “I should remember that all the clear solutions are the short-acting ones.”

Answer 9

b. “I should withdraw short-acting insulin first when mixing with long-acting one.”

Question 10

It is a group of metabolic disorders of fat, carbohydrate, and protein metabolism that results from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action (sensitivity), or both.
a. Hypertension
b. UTI
c. Diabetes mellitus
d. Cancer

Answer 10

c. Diabetes mellitus