ATI LPN
PN Learning System Medical Surgical Endocrine Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
Candidiasis arises in patients with:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Candidiasis is common in diabetes (hyperglycemia), drug addiction (immunosuppression), leukemia (neutropenia), and tuberculosis (chronic illness).
Question 2 of 5
the combination of cirrhosis, diabetes and skin pigmentation suggests:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hemochromatosis features cirrhosis, diabetes, and bronze skin from iron deposition.
Question 3 of 5
Bile duct obstruction
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bile duct obstruction elevates direct (conjugated) bilirubin on van den Bergh test.
Question 4 of 5
of the following drugs the one which has been found useful in the detection of pheochromocytoma is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Regitine (phentolamine) blocks alpha-adrenergic receptors, reducing blood pressure in pheochromocytoma, aiding diagnosis.
Question 5 of 5
Hyperpigmentation in patients with Cushing's syndrome always points to extra-adrenal tumor
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperpigmentation in Cushing's can also occur with pituitary ACTH excess (Cushing's disease), not just ectopic sources.