ATI LPN
ATI Targeted Medical Surgical Endocrine Questions
Question 1 of 5
An exophthalmic goiter is a symptom of ______.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Graves disease, a hyperthyroid condition, causes exophthalmic goiter with eye protrusion.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is NOT a possible effect of anabolic steroid use?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All listed effects (A-C) can occur with anabolic steroid use due to hormonal imbalances.
Question 3 of 5
Hormones are substances that fall into two basic categories:___________.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hormones are categorized as non-steroid (peptide) or steroid based on structure.
Question 4 of 5
Hypothalamic releasing and release-inhibiting hormones are transported from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary by way of __________.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The hypothalamic-pituitary portal system delivers hormones directly to the anterior pituitary.
Question 5 of 5
If the thyroid fails to develop properly from childhood, a condition called ______ results.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cretinism is hypothyroidism from birth, causing developmental delays.