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Medical Surgical Endocrine ATI Questions
Question 1 of 5
A goal for Mrs. Elber's care is to keep her comfortable. What advice should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperthyroidism increases metabolism and heat production; a cool environment helps manage heat intolerance.
Question 2 of 5
A 46-year-old woman has hirsutism, hyperglycemia, obesity, muscle wasting, and increased circulating levels of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). The most likely cause of her symptoms is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This woman has the classic symptoms of a primary elevation of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) (Cushing disease). Elevation of ACTH stimulates overproduction of glucocorticoids and androgens.
Question 3 of 5
Which statement is incorrect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A hormone (e.g., cortisol) can affect multiple cell types, not just one.
Question 4 of 5
Which class(es) of hormones is/are released by exocytosis upon appropriate stimulation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Peptides and catecholamines are stored in vesicles and released via exocytosis.
Question 5 of 5
do(es) not require membrane receptors to invoke cell responses.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Steroids diffuse into cells and bind intracellular receptors.