Hyperparathyroidism

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ATI LPN Test Bank

Hyperparathyroidism

A. low phosphorus B. high phosphorus C. low serum potassium D. Purpura

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Hyperparathyroidism lowers serum phosphorus via renal excretion.

In the treatment of hypopituitarism, thyroid replacement should precede glucocorticoids replacement

A. TRUE B. FALSE C. D.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Glucocorticoids must precede thyroid replacement in hypopituitarism to avoid precipitating adrenal crisis.

Catecholamines

A. poor response to insulin at fat cell B. destruction of endogenous insulin C. inhibition of insulin release D. increased hepatic glycogenolysis

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Catecholamines (e.g., epinephrine) promote glycogenolysis, elevating glucose.

The most feared complication of cranial arthritis is:

A. thrombosis of the cranial artery B. exquisite hyperplasia C. substantial fever D. blindness

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Cranial arteritis (giant cell arteritis) most feared complication is blindness from optic artery involvement.

Migraine headache usually include the following, except:

A. scintillating headaches B. periodic, usually unilateral C. Horner's syndrome D. appreciably reduced by pressure on the common carotid

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Horner's syndrome is not a feature of migraines; the others are typical.

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