Question 1

Glucocorticoids, such as cortisol, have all of the following effects except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Increases glucose levels 
B)  Increases inflammation 
C)  Increases the capacity to cope with stress 
D)  All of the above are effects of glucocorticoids 
A)  Increases glucose levels 
B)  Increases inflammation 
C)  Increases the capacity to cope with stress 
D)  All of the above are effects of glucocorticoids B

Question 2

What is the generic name for Glucotrol?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acarbose 
B)  Glipizide 
C)  Glyburide 
D)  Liraglutide 
A)  Acarbose 
B)  Glipizide 
C)  Glyburide 
D)  Liraglutide B

Question 3

Which of the following directions is appropriate for a patient receiving a prescription of Januvia (sitagliptin)?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 mg by mouth once or twice a day 
B)  20 mg by mouth twice a day 
C)  50 mg by mouth once a day 
D)  500 mg by mouth three times a day 
A)  5 mg by mouth once or twice a day 
B)  20 mg by mouth twice a day 
C)  50 mg by mouth once a day 
D)  500 mg by mouth three times a day C

Question 4

Which of the following hormones are produced in the adrenal cortex?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glucocorticoids 
B)  Mineralocorticoids 
C)  Sex hormones 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Glucocorticoids 
B)  Mineralocorticoids 
C)  Sex hormones 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

Humulin consists of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Insulin aspart protamine + insulin aspart 
B)  Insulin aspart protamine + insulin lispro protamine 
C)  Insulin lispro protamine + insulin lispro 
D)  NPH insulin + regular human insulin 
A)  Insulin aspart protamine + insulin aspart 
B)  Insulin aspart protamine + insulin lispro protamine 
C)  Insulin lispro protamine + insulin lispro 
D)  NPH insulin + regular human insulin

Question 6

Which of the following products is available in a 75/25 mix of long-acting and rapid-acting types of insulin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Humalog 
B)  NovoLog 
C)  Humulin 
D)  Novolin 
A)  Humalog 
B)  NovoLog 
C)  Humulin 
D)  Novolin

Question 7

The essential element for triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxin (T4) production is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Iodine 
B)  Potassium 
C)  Calcium 
D)  Sodium 
A)  Iodine 
B)  Potassium 
C)  Calcium 
D)  Sodium

Question 8

A common side effect of Invokana (canagliflozin) is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreased urination 
B)  Genital fungal infections 
C)  Sinusitis 
D)  Both A and B 
A)  Decreased urination 
B)  Genital fungal infections 
C)  Sinusitis 
D)  Both A and B

Question 9

Insulin is released in response to ____________________, and glucagon is released in response to ____________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  high blood glucose levels; low blood glucose levels 
B)  low blood glucose levels; high blood glucose levels 
C)  exercise; eating meals 
D)  low glucose levels; exercise 
A)  high blood glucose levels; low blood glucose levels 
B)  low blood glucose levels; high blood glucose levels 
C)  exercise; eating meals 
D)  low glucose levels; exercise

Question 10

Which of the following types of diabetes is the least common?

Accepted Answer

A)  T1DM 
B)  T2DM 
C)  Diabetes insipidus 
D)  All occur equally in the population 
A)  T1DM 
B)  T2DM 
C)  Diabetes insipidus 
D)  All occur equally in the population

Question 11

Which one of the following statements is true about hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypothyroidism is a rare medical condition. 
B)  Symptoms include weight loss. 
C)  Hypothyroidism is a life-threatening disorder. 
D)  It can be treated with a thyroid hormone replacement medication. 
A)  Hypothyroidism is a rare medical condition. 
B)  Symptoms include weight loss. 
C)  Hypothyroidism is a life-threatening disorder. 
D)  It can be treated with a thyroid hormone replacement medication.

Question 12

Endocrine glands produce hormones that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Are sent to target organs through a tube or duct 
B)  Enter the bloodstream to reach their target 
C)  Act at target sites near the site of hormone release 
D)  Both B and C are true 
A)  Are sent to target organs through a tube or duct 
B)  Enter the bloodstream to reach their target 
C)  Act at target sites near the site of hormone release 
D)  Both B and C are true

Question 13

Which insulin has an onset of action of 5-15 minutes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insulin detemir (Levemir) 
B)  Insulin glargine (Lantus) 
C)  Insulin lispro (Humalog) 
D)  NPH insulin (Humulin N) 
A)  Insulin detemir (Levemir) 
B)  Insulin glargine (Lantus) 
C)  Insulin lispro (Humalog) 
D)  NPH insulin (Humulin N)

Question 14

Which drug classification does metformin belong?

Accepted Answer

A)  Biguanide 
B)  Meglitinides 
C)  Sulfonylureas 
D)  Thiazolinedione 
A)  Biguanide 
B)  Meglitinides 
C)  Sulfonylureas 
D)  Thiazolinedione

Question 15

Linagliptin is the generic name for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Farxiga 
B)  Onglyza 
C)  Prandin 
D)  Tradjenta 
A)  Farxiga 
B)  Onglyza 
C)  Prandin 
D)  Tradjenta

Question 16

Secretion of too much aldosterone by the adrenal glands can lead to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypertension from the retention of sodium and water 
B)  Hyperkalemia from the retention of potassium 
C)  Hypokalemia from the excretion of potassium 
D)  A and C 
A)  Hypertension from the retention of sodium and water 
B)  Hyperkalemia from the retention of potassium 
C)  Hypokalemia from the excretion of potassium 
D)  A and C

Question 17

The classic symptoms of hyperglycemia that can lead to a diagnosis of T1DM include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Polydipsia 
B)  Polyuria 
C)  Polyphagia 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Polydipsia 
B)  Polyuria 
C)  Polyphagia 
D)  All of the above

Question 18

What auxiliary labels are needed for thyroid hormone replacement medications?

Accepted Answer

A)  Take as directed, and take with water on an empty stomach. 
B)  Take after eating. 
C)  May cause dizziness and drowsiness. 
D)  Both B and C auxiliary labels are needed. 
A)  Take as directed, and take with water on an empty stomach. 
B)  Take after eating. 
C)  May cause dizziness and drowsiness. 
D)  Both B and C auxiliary labels are needed.

Question 19

Which of the following insulin products is(are) long acting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Humalog 
B)  NovoLog 
C)  Lantus 
D)  A and B 
A)  Humalog 
B)  NovoLog 
C)  Lantus 
D)  A and B

Question 20

Which agent(s) can be used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Propylthiouracil 
B)  Methimazole 
C)  Desiccated thyroid 
D)  A and B 
A)  Propylthiouracil 
B)  Methimazole 
C)  Desiccated thyroid 
D)  A and B

Exam 18: Therapeutic Agents for the Endocrine System

Glucocorticoids, such as cortisol, have all of the following effects except:

What is the generic name for Glucotrol?

Which of the following directions is appropriate for a patient receiving a prescription of Januvia (sitagliptin)?

Which of the following hormones are produced in the adrenal cortex?

Humulin consists of:

Which of the following products is available in a 75/25 mix of long-acting and rapid-acting types of insulin?

The essential element for triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxin (T4) production is:

A common side effect of Invokana (canagliflozin) is:

Insulin is released in response to ____________________, and glucagon is released in response to ____________________.

Which of the following types of diabetes is the least common?

Which one of the following statements is true about hypothyroidism?

Endocrine glands produce hormones that:

Which insulin has an onset of action of 5-15 minutes?

Which drug classification does metformin belong?

Linagliptin is the generic name for:

Secretion of too much aldosterone by the adrenal glands can lead to:

The classic symptoms of hyperglycemia that can lead to a diagnosis of T1DM include:

What auxiliary labels are needed for thyroid hormone replacement medications?

Which of the following insulin products is(are) long acting?

Which agent(s) can be used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism?

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