ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
pyrogenic liver abscess
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pyogenic liver abscesses present with a dramatic clinical picture (fever, pain), often multiple, and jaundice is uncommon unless biliary obstruction occurs.
Question 2 of 5
All of the following are true of hypothyroidism, except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypothyroidism is more common in women; the other statements are accurate reflections of its presentation and effects.
Question 3 of 5
The adrenal crisis is characterized by all but one:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Adrenal crisis features pain, hypotension, oliguria, and tachycardia from cortisol/aldosterone lack; glycosuria is not typical.
Question 4 of 5
Quadriceps weakness is characteristic of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cushing's disease causes proximal muscle weakness (e.g., quadriceps) from cortisol-induced catabolism.
Question 5 of 5
Hypercalciuria is characteristic of all states of hypercalcemia except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Multiple myeloma causes hypercalcemia without hypercalciuria, as calcium is bound to paraproteins.