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ATI Targeted Medical Surgical Endocrine Questions
Question 1 of 5
Of the following, the most accurate description of what occurs in well-defined hyperpituitarism is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hyperpituitarism (e.g., acromegaly) causes fasting hyperglycemia and reduced glucose tolerance due to excess growth hormone.
Question 2 of 5
Stupor or coma can be seen in:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All listed conditions "hypoglycemia, malnutrition, poisoning, and electrolyte imbalances "can cause stupor or coma.
Question 3 of 5
Characteristically, exophthalmos is found in:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Exophthalmos is a hallmark of thyrotoxicosis (Graves' disease) due to orbital inflammation.
Question 4 of 5
Wilson's disease
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wilson's disease (copper overload) shows Kayser-Fleischer rings in the cornea.
Question 5 of 5
Glycogen storage disease
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Glycogen storage disease may cause hypoglycemia, not directly matched here.