ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Intake of which nutrients directly impacts thyroid hormone production?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The production of thyroid hormone is dependent on the intake of protein and iodine.
Question 2 of 5
Which hormone is primarily responsible for uptake of glucose from blood by cells?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insulin, produced by pancreatic beta cells, facilitates glucose uptake by cells, lowering blood glucose levels.
Question 3 of 5
Dopamine inhibits the release of ___, which is the hormone responsible for stimulating breast development and milk production.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prolactin, released by the anterior pituitary, promotes lactation, and its release is inhibited by dopamine from the hypothalamus.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to educate a client prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid). Which information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Levothyroxine can cause insomnia or altered sleep patterns as a side effect.
Question 5 of 5
Which describes the primary goal of pharmacotherapy for the treatment of hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The goal is to reduce thyroid activity and hormone levels in hyperthyroidism.