ATI LPN
ATI The Medical Surgical Endocrine Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
Addison's disease
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Addison's disease features skin hyperpigmentation from ACTH excess.
Question 2 of 5
An elevated fasting level of insulin after an overnight fast is rather specific for insulinoma
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High fasting insulin with hypoglycemia is highly specific for insulinoma.
Question 3 of 5
low back pin maw be due to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low back pain can arise from all listed causes "GU disease, muscle strain, ligament issues, or lordosis.
Question 4 of 5
Vertigo is caused by each of the following, except:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Otosclerosis causes hearing loss, not vertigo; the others affect vestibular function.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following fungi should be suspected in patients with leukemia, sarcoidosis, Hodgkin's disease or diabetes mellitus who develop central nervous system symptoms:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Coccidioidomycosis commonly causes CNS infection in immunocompromised patients.