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Medical Surgical Endocrine ATI Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Any of the following may provoke an immune response except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All can trigger immunity: injury, pathogens, cancer, and autoimmunity.
Question 2 of 5
Which hormone does not play a role in regulating fluid and electrolyte balance?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Leptin regulates appetite, not fluid/electrolytes; others do.
Question 3 of 5
One modality of therapy for cardiospasm is forceful dilatation of the narrowed sphincter
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Forceful dilatation (e.g., pneumatic dilation) is a standard treatment for cardiospasm (achalasia) to relieve the obstruction at the lower esophageal sphincter.
Question 4 of 5
Basal rates of secretion between 10 and 30 mEq/hr are almost invariable
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Basal acid output of 10-30 mEq/hr is characteristic in Zollinger-Ellison syndrome due to gastrin-driven hypersecretion, often exceeding normal levels.
Question 5 of 5
The oral cholecystogram is a highly accurate diagnosis procedure and is particularly helpful in diagnosis ductal stones
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oral cholecystography is accurate for gallbladder stones but not ductal stones, where ultrasound or ERCP is preferred.