ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine ATI Questions
Question 1 of 5
In hyperparathyroidism all of the following are seen except:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperparathyroidism causes hyporeflexia (from hypercalcemia), not hyperreflexia; other findings are typical.
Question 2 of 5
The one of the following which does not occur in a patient receiving cortisone or corticotropin is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cortisone causes potassium loss (hypokalemia), not retention, via mineralocorticoid effects.
Question 3 of 5
Asthma
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asthma is associated with eosinophilia due to allergic inflammation.
Question 4 of 5
Hemolytic jaundice
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hemolytic jaundice elevates indirect (unconjugated) bilirubin from red cell breakdown.
Question 5 of 5
Activity of acromegaly is suggested by all of the following, except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acromegaly increases serum phosphorus (not decreases) due to GH effects on renal reabsorption.