ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
The chvostek sign is of importance in the diagnosis of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chvostek's sign (facial twitching) indicates hypocalcemia, common in hypoparathyroidism.
Question 2 of 5
One of the following thyroid carcinomas is associated with the production of thyrocalcitonin and pheochromocytoma:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Medullary thyroid carcinoma produces calcitonin and is linked to pheochromocytoma in MEN2 syndromes.
Question 3 of 5
All the following would be characteristic in this patient except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sheehan's syndrome causes low gonadotropins (hypogonadism), not elevated levels.
Question 4 of 5
Steroids
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Steroids increase gluconeogenesis, leading to hyperglycemia.
Question 5 of 5
Myasthenia gravis:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thymectomy can improve myasthenia gravis in cases with thymoma by reducing autoantibody production.