ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
When the pH , a state of alkalosis exists.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alkalosis is pH > 7.45; normal is 7.35-7.45.
Question 2 of 5
Ulcerative colitis
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ulcerative colitis features continuous mucosal involvement from the rectum proximally, without fistulas, which are more typical of Crohn's disease.
Question 3 of 5
Elderly diabetes who have gallstones but who are asymptomatic should have elective cholectysectomy because of the risk of developing gallstones cancer
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asymptomatic gallstones in elderly diabetics do not warrant elective cholecystectomy due to low gallbladder cancer risk unless symptomatic or complicated.
Question 4 of 5
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is best treated with:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Desiccated thyroid (or levothyroxine) replaces thyroid hormone in Hashimoto's thyroiditis, addressing hypothyroidism.
Question 5 of 5
All but one of the following are common finding in panhypopituitarism:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Panhypopituitarism causes hypotension (low cortisol/aldosterone), not hypertension; other features reflect hormone deficiencies.