ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine ATI Questions
Question 1 of 5
If an endocrine gland begins to hypersecrete, it usually causes which result?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hyperplasia (increased cellular growth) is the usual cause of hypersecretion of an endocrine gland.
Question 2 of 5
The posterior pituitary gland is sometimes called the neurohypophysis and it secretes which neurohormones?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The posterior pituitary (neurohypophysis) releases ADH and oxytocin, which are produced by the hypothalamus and stored in the posterior pituitary.
Question 3 of 5
___ - which tells the kidneys how much water to conserve - is called a neurohormone because it is made by neurons in the hypothalamus and stored in the posterior pituitary gland before it is released.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ADH, a neurohormone, is synthesized in the hypothalamus and released from the posterior pituitary to regulate water reabsorption in the kidneys.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse has provided education for a client prescribed desmopressin (DDAVP). Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of the information?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Desmopressin acts on the kidneys to increase water reabsorption, treating diabetes insipidus.
Question 5 of 5
For which condition does vasopressin (Vasostrict) treat?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vasopressin treats diabetes insipidus by increasing water reabsorption in the kidneys.