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Medical Surgical Endocrine Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who requires treatment for hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar state (HHS). Which of the following interventions should the nurse be prepared to implement first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fluid resuscitation is the first step in HHS to correct severe dehydration.
Question 2 of 5
A client recently admitted with hyperparathyroidism has a very high urine output. What does the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: High urine output in hyperparathyroidism (from hypercalcemia) requires baseline I&O monitoring first.
Question 3 of 5
Peptide hormones function by binding to receptor proteins within the ________. Once the hormone binds to a receptor, it activates ______.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Peptide hormones, being water-soluble, bind to receptors on the plasma membrane, triggering intracellular second messengers like cAMP.
Question 4 of 5
The target organs of ADH are the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ADH (antidiuretic hormone) acts on the kidneys to reabsorb water and on blood vessels to constrict, raising blood pressure.
Question 5 of 5
If growth hormone is overproduced in the adult, what is the resulting condition called?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Excess GH in adults causes acromegaly, with bone thickening and soft tissue overgrowth.