ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which action describes a function of aldosterone?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aldosterone is classified as a mineralocorticoid. It promotes conservation of water by acting on the kidneys to retain sodium in exchange for potassium, which is excreted in the urine.
Question 2 of 5
Which hormone from the anterior pituitary gland regulates the release of corticosteroid hormones from the adrenal cortex?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ACTH (adrenocorticotrophic hormone) from the anterior pituitary stimulates the adrenal cortex to release corticosteroids like cortisol.
Question 3 of 5
___ stimulates the uterus to contract at the end of pregnancy and is essential for the let-down reflex in breastfeeding mothers.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oxytocin, released from the posterior pituitary, induces uterine contractions during labor and milk ejection during breastfeeding.
Question 4 of 5
Which food selection should the client with hyperthyroidism be instructed to avoid?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Soy sauce can interfere with thyroid function and should be avoided in hyperthyroidism.
Question 5 of 5
Which information should the nurse include in education for a client prescribed methimazole (Tapazole)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Methimazole can affect liver function, requiring periodic monitoring.