ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
Skeletal metastatic lesions are common in carcinoma of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All listed cancers "kidney, thyroid, breast, and prostate "frequently metastasize to bone due to their vascular spread patterns.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
In myxedema the significant ECG changes are:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Myxedema causes low voltage and flattened T-waves due to pericardial effusion and reduced cardiac activity.