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Medical Surgical Endocrine ATI Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The heart produces a hormone that acts to increase aldosterone.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The heart produces ANH to oppose aldosterone, not increase it.
Question 2 of 5
What should the nurse include in preoperative teaching for Mrs. Elber? After surgery she'll have to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Post-thyroidectomy, avoiding heavy lifting reduces strain on the surgical site, promoting healing and preventing complications.
Question 3 of 5
The endocrine gland(s) referred to as the 'master gland' is the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The pituitary gland is called the 'master gland' because it regulates many other endocrine glands via its hormones.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following would be expected in a patient with Graves disease?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Graves disease (hyperthyroidism) is caused by overstimulation of the thyroid gland by circulating antibodies to the thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) receptor (which then increases the production and secretion of triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), just as TSH would). Therefore, the signs and symptoms of Graves disease are the same as those of hyperthyroidism, reflecting the actions of increased circulating levels of thyroid hormones: increased heat production, weight loss, increased O2 consumption and cardiac output, exophthalmos (bulging eyes, not drooping eyelids), and hypertrophy of the thyroid gland (goiter). TSH levels will be decreased (not increased) as a result of the negative feedback effect of increased T3 levels on the anterior pituitary.
Question 5 of 5
Select the incorrect statement about peptide hormones.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adrenal cortex hormones are steroids, not peptides; insulin is a peptide hormone.