ATI LPN
ATI Medical Surgical Endocrine Questions
Question 1 of 5
The main undesirable side effect of anti thyroid drugs is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Agranulocytosis is the most serious and significant side effect of antithyroid drugs (e.g., propylthiouracil), requiring monitoring.
Question 2 of 5
Of the following, the most accurate description of findings in hyperparathyroidism is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyperparathyroidism features high serum calcium and low phosphorus from PTH excess, leading to bone resorption.
Question 3 of 5
The diagnosis of primary aldosteronism may be suspected if there is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Primary aldosteronism (Conn's syndrome) causes hypokalemia from urinary potassium loss due to excess aldosterone.
Question 4 of 5
Symptoms of thyrotoxicosis may be mimicked by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anxiety states mimic thyrotoxicosis with tachycardia, sweating, and nervousness.
Question 5 of 5
A patient has a serum potassium of 2 mg/100, muscular weakness, tetany and hypertension, the possible cause is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Primary aldosteronism causes hypokalemia, weakness, tetany, and hypertension from aldosterone excess.