ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is NOT an action of insulin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Insulin promotes glycogen synthesis, not breakdown; glucagon does that.
Question 2 of 5
Steroid hormones lead to the ______ .
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Steroid hormones activate gene expression, leading to new enzyme synthesis.
Question 3 of 5
Prolactin is produced in quantity throughout every person's life.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prolactin production increases significantly during pregnancy and lactation, not constantly.
Question 4 of 5
If insufficient PTH is produced, the blood calcium level drops, resulting in ______.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low PTH causes hypocalcemia, leading to tetany from muscle hyperexcitability.
Question 5 of 5
Low levels of adrenal cortex hormones result in __________.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Addison disease is caused by adrenal insufficiency.