ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Regarding a amylase of salivary glands, which is TRUE?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cl^- activates salivary α-amylase; its optimum pH is ~6.9, it produces maltose (not glucose), and targets α-1-4 linkages, not lipids.
Question 2 of 5
Which corticoid counteracts the inflammatory response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cortisol is the corticoid that counteracts the inflammatory process. Thyroxine is secreted by the thyroid gland. Insulin is secreted by the beta cells of the pancreas. It is responsible for regulation of blood glucose levels. Norepinephrine is secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stimulation from the sympathetic nervous system. It functions as a pressor (causing blood vessel constriction) hormone to maintain blood pressure.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The nurse is educating an older adult patient with reduced cortisol levels. Which statement indicates that the patient accurately understands the nurse's teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cortisol is a mineralocorticoid produced by the adrenal glands. Cortisol acts to increase glucose levels in the blood. Cortisol also helps counteract the inflammatory response. The reduced production of cortisol hinders the older adult in dealing with stress.
Question 5 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.