ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Glucagon secretion is stimulated by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Exercise stimulates glucagon secretion to mobilize glucose. Somatostatin, glucose, and insulin inhibit it, while ketones have a lesser direct effect.
Question 2 of 5
Chromium deficiency leads to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chromium enhances insulin action; its deficiency leads to insulin resistance and glucose intolerance.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is TRUE?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Colipase, secreted by the pancreas, activates pancreatic lipase by aiding fat digestion; cholera acts extracellularly, B_{12} uses intrinsic factor, and oxalates inhibit Ca2+ absorption.
Question 4 of 5
The total amount of fluid entering the intestine per day is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: ~9 L of fluid enters the gut daily: 2 L ingested, 7 L from secretions (saliva, gastric, pancreatic, etc.).
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who has been experiencing infertility. Which statement indicates that the patient understands the impact of inadequate luteinizing hormone (LH) levels?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: LH is produced by the anterior pituitary gland. It targets the ovaries. LH stimulates ovulation and production of progesterone. LH does not affect maintenance of secondary sex characteristics, fluid retention, or menstrual cycle regularity.