ATI LPN
ATI Targeted Medical Surgical Endocrine Questions
Question 1 of 5
Chronic active hepatitis has been associated with which of the following findings: (Select one that does not apply)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chronic active hepatitis (autoimmune hepatitis) is linked to anti-nuclear antibodies, anti-smooth muscle antibodies, and an SLE-like picture; anti-mitochondrial antibodies are more typical of primary biliary cholangitis.
Question 2 of 5
Adrenal crisis is characterized by: (Select one that does not apply)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Adrenal crisis (acute adrenal insufficiency) presents with fever, lethargy, and hypotension due to cortisol and aldosterone deficiency.
Question 3 of 5
Of the following, the most accurate description of what occurs in well-defined hyperpituitarism is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hyperpituitarism (e.g., acromegaly) causes fasting hyperglycemia and reduced glucose tolerance due to excess growth hormone.
Question 4 of 5
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is felt to be due to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disorder with antithyroid antibodies attacking the gland.
Question 5 of 5
Stupor or coma can be seen in:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All listed conditions "hypoglycemia, malnutrition, poisoning, and electrolyte imbalances "can cause stupor or coma.