Question 1

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 2

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 3

Vasopressin is another term for which of the following hormones?

Accepted Answer

A) ADH 
B) Calcitonin 
C) Follicle-stimulating hormone 
D) GH 
A) ADH 
B) Calcitonin 
C) Follicle-stimulating hormone 
D) GH

Question 4

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 5

Which one of the following is primarily considered a mineralocorticoid?

Accepted Answer

A) Methylprednisolone 
B) Hydrocortisone 
C) Prednisone 
D) Fludrocortisone acetate 
A) Methylprednisolone 
B) Hydrocortisone 
C) Prednisone 
D) Fludrocortisone acetate

Question 6

Which of the following medications is estrogen replacement therapy?

Accepted Answer

A) Levoxyl 
B) Premarin 
C) Synthroid 
D) Evista 
A) Levoxyl 
B) Premarin 
C) Synthroid 
D) Evista

Question 7

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 8

Catecholamines produced in adrenal glands:

Accepted Answer

A) Help the body respond to stress. 
B) Increase the heart rate. 
C) Include epinephrine and norepinephrine. 
D) Perform all of the above. 
A) Help the body respond to stress. 
B) Increase the heart rate. 
C) Include epinephrine and norepinephrine. 
D) Perform all of the above.

Question 9

Which of the following hormones is a protein?

Accepted Answer

A) Insulin 
B) Estrogen 
C) Thyroxine 
D) Epinephrine 
A) Insulin 
B) Estrogen 
C) Thyroxine 
D) Epinephrine

Question 10

Calcium levels are maintained by:

Accepted Answer

A) Calcitonin 
B) Vitamin D 
C) Parathyroid hormone (PTH) 
D) All of the above 
A) Calcitonin 
B) Vitamin D 
C) Parathyroid hormone (PTH) 
D) All of the above

Question 11

Steroid hormones include:

Accepted Answer

A) Cortisol and aldosterone from the adrenal cortex 
B) Estrogen and progesterone from the ovaries 
C) Testosterone from the testes 
D) All of the above 
A) Cortisol and aldosterone from the adrenal cortex 
B) Estrogen and progesterone from the ovaries 
C) Testosterone from the testes 
D) All of the above

Question 12

Which medication(s) contain(s) the generic ingredient levothyroxine?

Accepted Answer

A) Synthroid 
B) Levoxyl 
C) Armour Thyroid 
D) A and B 
A) Synthroid 
B) Levoxyl 
C) Armour Thyroid 
D) A and B

Question 13

All of the following are true of Graves disease except:

Accepted Answer

A) Graves disease is an autoimmune disorder. 
B) Common symptoms of Graves disease are goiter and exophthalmos. 
C) Although rare, Graves disease is more common in women than men. 
D) Graves disease can be treated with thyroid hormone replacement therapy. 
A) Graves disease is an autoimmune disorder. 
B) Common symptoms of Graves disease are goiter and exophthalmos. 
C) Although rare, Graves disease is more common in women than men. 
D) Graves disease can be treated with thyroid hormone replacement therapy.

Exam 16: Therapeutic Agents for the Endocrine System

Which one of the following statements is true about hypothyroidism?

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

Vasopressin is another term for which of the following hormones?

What auxiliary labels are needed for thyroid hormone replacement medications?

Which one of the following is primarily considered a mineralocorticoid?

Which of the following medications is estrogen replacement therapy?

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

Catecholamines produced in adrenal glands:

Which of the following hormones is a protein?

Calcium levels are maintained by:

Steroid hormones include:

Which medication(s) contain(s) the generic ingredient levothyroxine?

All of the following are true of Graves disease except:

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