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Pediatric Endocrine Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Risk for subclinical hypothyroidism is seen in children with
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chronic hepatitis C (B) is linked to thyroid dysfunction, unlike acute hepatitides (A, D, E).
Question 2 of 5
Laboratory findings in hypoparathyroidism include the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevated alkaline phosphatase (C) is not typical in hypoparathyroidism; it’s seen in rickets or bone disease.
Question 3 of 5
Glucocorticoids play a major role in immune regulation. They increase circulating
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Glucocorticoids increase neutrophils (A) while decreasing eosinophils, lymphocytes, and basophils.
Question 4 of 5
Patients with autoimmune Addison disease must be closely observed for the development of other autoimmune disorders. Of the following, the MOST commonly associated disorder in children is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (D) is the most common autoimmune comorbidity in pediatric Addison disease.
Question 5 of 5
In older children with Cushing syndrome, in addition to obesity, a common early manifestation is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Short stature (B) is an early sign in pediatric Cushing syndrome due to growth suppression.