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PN Learning System Medical Surgical Endocrine Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
What type of signalling occurs when neurons release chemical signal molecules which influence the activity and behaviour of neighbouring neurons?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Synaptic signalling involves neurons releasing neurotransmitters at synapses to affect nearby neurons, which is a rapid and localized process.
Question 2 of 5
Adipocytes (fat cells) produce the hormone ___ which is sometimes known as the 'satiety hormone'.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Leptin, produced by fat cells, signals satiety to the brain, helping regulate energy balance.
Question 3 of 5
Which should the nurse monitor the client for that is receiving glucocorticoid therapy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Glucocorticoids can cause hypertension due to sodium and water retention.
Question 4 of 5
Which assessment finding should the nurse recognize is an adverse CNS effect of mitotane (Lysodren)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Confusion, depression, and dizziness are CNS side effects of mitotane.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse correlates a husky voice in the patient with hypothyroidism to which assessment finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Edema of the tongue and around the larynx causes changes in speech resulting in a husky tone, a common finding in hypothyroidism due to myxedema.