Question 1

Doxercalciferol (Hectorol) , which is used to treat hyperparathyroidism, is a form of vitamin ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   A
B)   D
C)   E
D)   KE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Which one of the following is primarily considered a mineralocorticoid?

Accepted Answer

A)   Methylprednisolone
B)   Hydrocortisone
C)   Prednisone
D)   Fludrocortisone acetateE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Aldosterone:

Accepted Answer

A)   Is a glucocorticoid
B)   Maintains sodium and magnesium levels
C)   Stimulates the kidneys to conserve sodium and excrete potassium
D)   Is all of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

The prime regulatory mechanism used by the endocrine system to maintain homeostasis is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Endocrine mechanism
B)   Negative feedback
C)   Exocrine mechanism
D)   Homeostasis feedbackE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Which type of diabetes involves a complete lack of insulin secretion, resulting in the need for insulin injections for treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)   T1DM
B)   T2DM
C)   Diabetes insipidus
D)   All of the aboveE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

The catecholamines norepinephrine and epinephrine are secreted by and stored in the:

Accepted Answer

A)   Pituitary gland
B)   Adrenal medulla
C)   Parathyroid gland
D)   PancreasE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Pioglitazone is used to treat:

Accepted Answer

A)   Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) 
B)   Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) 
C)   T1DM and T2DM
D)   None of the aboveE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Vasopressin is another term for which of the following hormones:

Accepted Answer

A)   ADH
B)   Calcitonin
C)   Follicle-stimulating hormone
D)   GHE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Which oral hypoglycemic agent is frequently used in combination products?

Accepted Answer

A)   Carbose
B)   Metformin
C)   Pioglitazone
D)   SitagliptinE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Calcium levels are maintained by:

Accepted Answer

A)   Calcitonin
B)   Vitamin D
C)   Parathyroid hormone (PTH) 
D)   All of the aboveE) B) and D)
F) None 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 aboveE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Which of the following is an appropriate auxiliary label to be affixed to a bottle of orlistat?

Accepted Answer

A)   Avoid sunlight; may cause photosensitivity
B)   May cause drowsiness
C)   Take with food
D)   Both A and BE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

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 aboveE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Which is the largest gland of the endocrine system?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pituitary
B)   Adrenal
C)   Thyroid
D)   PancreasE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following hormones is a protein?

Accepted Answer

A)   Insulin
B)   Estrogen
C)   Thyroxine
D)   EpinephrineE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

The symptoms of Cushing disease, excess secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) , are similar to overmedication side effects of what type of drug?

Accepted Answer

A)   Thyroid hormones
B)   Insulin
C)   Corticosteroids
D)   Vitamin DE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Synthroid
B)   Levoxyl
C)   Armour Thyroid
D)   A and BE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

What is the first-line treatment for T2DM?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lifestyle changes
B)   Oral hypoglycemic medications
C)   Insulin
D)   All of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

All of the following are true of Graves disease except:

Accepted Answer

A)   Graves disease is an auto-immune 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 therapyE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Hypokalemia means :

Accepted Answer

A)   Low potassium
B)   Low vitamin K
C)   Low calcium
D)   High potassiumE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 18: Therapeutic Agents for the Endocrine System

Which is the largest gland of the endocrine system?

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Doxercalciferol (Hectorol) , which is used to treat hyperparathyroidism, is a form of vitamin ____.

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Steroid hormones include:

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Which oral hypoglycemic agent is frequently used in combination products?

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Catecholamines produced in adrenal glands:

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What is the first-line treatment for T2DM?

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The prime regulatory mechanism used by the endocrine system to maintain homeostasis is:

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Which type of diabetes involves a complete lack of insulin secretion, resulting in the need for insulin injections for treatment?

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Calcium levels are maintained by:

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All of the following are true of Graves disease except:

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Vasopressin is another term for which of the following hormones:

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Which of the following hormones is a protein?

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The symptoms of Cushing disease, excess secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) , are similar to overmedication side effects of what type of drug?

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

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Which of the following is an appropriate auxiliary label to be affixed to a bottle of orlistat?

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Pioglitazone is used to treat:

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Which one of the following is primarily considered a mineralocorticoid?

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Aldosterone:

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Hypokalemia means :

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The catecholamines norepinephrine and epinephrine are secreted by and stored in the:

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