Fulcher: Pharmacology, 3rd Edition Chapter 20: Endocrine System Disorders Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following are common symptoms of
... [Show More] endocrine diseases?
1. skin, hair, and nail changes
2. mental deviations
3. changes in urinary output and less edema
4. changes in energy levels, blood pressure, and possible heart irregularities
5. sexual irregularities
a. 1, 2, and 3
b. 2, 3, and 4
c. 1, 4, and 5
d. 2, 3, and 5
e. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
ANS: C - E? REF: 345
2. Common side effects of medications for endocrine diseases include all of the following EXCEPT
a. headache and nervousness
b. low or high blood sugar
c. no changes in growth and cardiac function
d. diarrhea, heartburn, and edema
e. increased appetite, nausea, and weight gain ANS: C REF: 345
3. Hormones may be used for all of the following EXCEPT
a. replacement therapy
b. visual disturbances
c. endocrine diagnostic testing
d. inflammatory processes
e. therapeutic treatments ANS: B REF: 347
4. Hormones secreted by the pituitary gland include which of the following?
a. tropic hormones
b. neurohormones
c. oxytocin and ADH
d. a and c
e. all of the above
ANS: D REF: 347 | 349
5. Which of the following are true of somatropin?
1. It is also known as growth hormone.
2. It is expensive to prescribe.
3. It should be used for any child who is of short stature.
4. Its use may cause hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.
5. Variations in its secretion may lead to acromegaly in adults and dwarfism in children.
a. 1, 2, and 3 b. 1, 2, 4, and 5
c. 2, 3, and 5
d. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
ANS: B REF: 348
6. Which of the following is NOT true of TSH?
a. Its adverse reactions include headache, bradycardia, nausea, and anaphylaxis.
b. It is used to test for anterior pituitary deficiencies.
c. It is used to distinguish between primary and secondary hypothyroidism.
d. It decreases the uptake of iodine.
e. It stimulates secretion of thyroid hormones. ANS: D REF: 348
7. Which of the following is true of thyroid hormones?
1. The three hormones secreted are thyroxine, triiodothyronine, and calcitonin.
2. Hyposecretion is cretinism in infants and children and myxedema in adults.
3. Hyposecretion may be the result of lack of iodine as well as radiation therapy and surgical removal of the thyroid.
4. Replacement therapy is lifelong.
5. Replacement therapy regimen should be taken in the mornings because of the hormone’s side effect of insomnia.
a. 1, 2, and 3
b. 2, 3, and 5 c. 1, 2, 3, and 5
d. 1 and 4
e. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
ANS: E REF: 350-351
8. Which of the following is NOT true of calcitonin salmon?
a. It is the same compound as calcitonin.
b. It is used in the treatment of osteoporosis but not in the prevention of the disease.
c. It is administered as a nasal spray.
d. There are no drug interactions with calcitonin salmon because it acts like human calcitonin.
e. It requires an adequate intake of vitamin D and calcium to be effective. ANS: A REF: 351
9. When steroids are prescribed for long-term therapy, which of the following should be evaluated on a regular basis?
a. blood pressure
b. weight
c. electrolyte balance
d. cardiac function
e. all of the above
ANS: E REF: 351
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