ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine ATI Questions
Question 1 of 5
___ - which tells the kidneys how much water to conserve - is called a neurohormone because it is made by neurons in the hypothalamus and stored in the posterior pituitary gland before it is released.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ADH, a neurohormone, is synthesized in the hypothalamus and released from the posterior pituitary to regulate water reabsorption in the kidneys.
Question 2 of 5
For which condition does vasopressin (Vasostrict) treat?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vasopressin treats diabetes insipidus by increasing water reabsorption in the kidneys.
Question 3 of 5
Which result from the diagnostic testing with cosyntropin (Cortrosyn) for adrenocortical insufficiency indicates secondary adrenocortical insufficiency has occurred?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In secondary adrenocortical insufficiency, cortisol rises with cosyntropin due to intact adrenal response but pituitary failure.
Question 4 of 5
A patient with hyperthyroidism is prescribed propylthiouracil (PTU). The nurse includes which formation about the mechanism of action of this medication in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Propylthiouracil (PTU) inhibits the synthesis of thyroid hormone by diverting iodine pathways, reducing the production of T3 and T4.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with chronic renal failure is diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism. Which treatment approach is most effective in this patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Patients with hyperparathyroidism are also taught to decrease consumption of calcium-containing antacids and vitamin D. Calcium and vitamin D supplements will most likely be discontinued to manage elevated calcium levels.