ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine Questions Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A patient with hypothyroidism is prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid). At which time should the nurse schedule this medication to be administered?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Because thyroid hormone affects metabolism, the medication is to be taken in the morning to align with the body's natural circadian rhythm and metabolic activity.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse monitors for which clinical manifestations in the patient diagnosed with hypoparathyroidism?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A hand spasm when measuring blood pressure indicates Trousseau's sign, a classic sign of hypocalcemia due to hypoparathyroidism.