ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine Quiz Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
Islet cells tumors cause the following:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Insulinomas (islet cell tumors) cause hypoglycemia, leading to fatigue, hunger, and sweating.
Question 5 of 5
Fanconi syndrome
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fanconi syndrome causes phosphaturia, lowering serum phosphorus.