Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

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

Question 3

Which of the following medications is estrogen replacement therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Levoxyl
B)  Premarin
C)  Synthroid
D)  EvistaE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

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.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

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.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

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 D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Calcium levels are maintained by:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which of the following hormones is a protein?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Which one of the following is primarily considered a mineralocorticoid?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Vasopressin is another term for which of the following hormones?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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 CE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

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Steroid hormones include:

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All of the following are true of Graves disease except:

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Calcium levels are maintained by:

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Which one of the following is primarily considered a mineralocorticoid?

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What auxiliary labels are needed for thyroid hormone replacement medications?

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Which one of the following statements is true about hypothyroidism?

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

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Which of the following hormones is a protein?

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Catecholamines produced in adrenal glands:

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

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Which of the following medications is estrogen replacement therapy?

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Vasopressin is another term for which of the following hormones?

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

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Exam 16: Therapeutic Agents for the Endocrine System

Steroid hormones include:

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All of the following are true of Graves disease except:

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Calcium levels are maintained by:

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Which one of the following is primarily considered a mineralocorticoid?

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What auxiliary labels are needed for thyroid hormone replacement medications?

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Which one of the following statements is true about hypothyroidism?

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

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Which of the following hormones is a protein?

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Catecholamines produced in adrenal glands:

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

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Which of the following medications is estrogen replacement therapy?

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Vasopressin is another term for which of the following hormones?

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

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