ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
In myxedema the significant ECG changes are:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Myxedema causes low voltage and flattened T-waves due to pericardial effusion and reduced cardiac activity.
Question 2 of 5
Fanconi syndrome
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fanconi syndrome causes phosphaturia, lowering serum phosphorus.
Question 3 of 5
Asthma
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asthma is associated with eosinophilia from allergic inflammation.
Question 4 of 5
The treatment of exophthalmos includes all of the following, except:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exophthalmos treatment (e.g., in Graves') uses steroids or surgery, not thyroid hormone, which worsens it.
Question 5 of 5
which of the following have been found to explain hyperuricemia:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All listed mechanisms "renal underexcretion, overproduction (PRPP), and HGPRT deficiency (Lesch-Nyhan) "cause hyperuricemia.