ENDOCRINE SYSTEM POST TEST

Question 1

Which of the following is true regarding growth hormone (GH) deficiencies

A. It occurs only in children.
B. It always results in dwarfism.
C. It is treated only in children because GH is usually produced only until puberty.
D. It can occur in adults as well as children.

Answer 1

D. It can occur in adults as well as children.

Question 2

Which of the following drugs can increase the toxicity of bromocriptine?

A. Phenothiazine
B. Opioids
C. Erythromycin
D. Statins

Answer 2

C. Erythromycin

Question 3

Glucocorticoids are hormones that:

A. are released in response to high glucose levels
B. help to regulate water balance in the body
C. help to regulate electrolyte levels
D. promote the preservation of energy through increased glucose levels, protein breakdown, and fat formation

Answer 3

D. promote the preservation of energy through increased glucose levels, protein breakdown, and fat formation

Question 4

Glucocorticoids can reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system by:

A. forming complex reactions needed to reduce inflammation
B. activating more lymphocytes to reduce inflammation
C. inhibiting the localization of phagocytes so immune system can rest
D. all of the above

Answer 4

A. forming complex reactions needed to reduce inflammation

Question 5

A patient on aldosterone can eat all of the following meals, except:

A. egg-and-vegetable breakfast crostini
B. bagels, salad, and cottage cheese
C. dried peas and beans
D. white bean and roasted red bell pepper hummus

Answer 5

B. bagels, salad, and cottage cheese

Question 6

This antidiabetic agent works best in patients with insulin resistance.

A. Biguanides
B. Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors
C. Thiazolidinediones
D. Meglitinides

Answer 6

C. Thiazolidinediones

Question 7

The order reads: “Give ocreotide (Sandostatin) 50 mcg subcut twice a day.” The medication is available in an injectable form of 0.05 mg/mL. How many milliliters will the nurse draw up for the ordered dose?

.5 ml
1ml
.1ml
10ml

Answer 7

1ml

Question 8

Which drugs have an action similar to that of the naturally occurring hormone ADH? (Select all that apply.)

a cosyntropin (Cortrosyn)
b desmopressin (DDAVP)
c somatropin (Humatrope)
d vasopressin (Pitressin)
e octreotide (Sandostatin)

Answer 8

d vasopressin (Pitressin)