NR507 EDAPT EXAM SCRIPT WEEK 6
ALTERATIONS IN THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
◉ An individual is 38-weeks pregnant. They are having contractions
7-8 minutes apart. Their healthcare provider ordered lab tests
revealing that their blood sugar was high and androgen levels were
high.
Which hormonal alteration is likely occurring with excess
androgens? Answer: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
◉ When hormonal alterations are prolonged, what are possible
results? Select all that apply. Answer: Increased hunger
Increased sensitivity to cold
Increased thirst
Frequent urination
Constipation
Fatigue
,◉ An individual has a history of unplanned weight loss despite
increased appetite, fatigue, and heart palpitations. The individual
observes a palpable mass on the anterior portion of the neck, next to
the trachea. Which diagnostic test do you anticipate the healthcare
provider ordering for this individual? Answer: Thyroid function tests
◉ Match the condition with its cause of hormonal imbalance. (Select
an item from the left column first, then select the corresponding
item in the right column, and a line will appear to match the two
chosen items. To deselect a chosen item, just select that item again.)
Answer: Diabetes mellitus - Lack of insulin or insufficient use of
insulin.
Hashimoto thyroiditis - Autoimmune disorder; decline in thyroid
hormone production.
Hypoparathyroidism - Low levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH).
Hypothyroidism - Decreased thyroid production.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) - Excess androgens
◉ What type of regulation causes insulin to be released after eating
a high carbohydrate meal? Answer: Positive feedback loop
, ◉ Which hormonal alterations can be considered age related? Select
all that apply. Answer: Type 2 diabetes
Menopause
◉ Which hormone deficiency is the highest priority? Answer:
Thyroid-stimulating hormone
◉ Thyroid-stimulating hormone is secreted by the __________ to
stimulate the production of T4 in the __________.
T4 is secreted by the __________ and converted to T3 (active thyroid).
Hypothyroidism is usually measured by a __________ thyroid-
stimulating hormone level. Answer: Anterior pituitary; thyroid
Thyroid; high
◉ Which situation or condition is likely to result in an increased
production of thyroid hormones? Answer: Cold environmental
exposure
◉ If a client has a low dietary intake of iodine (iodide), which
hormone would be most profoundly affected and how would it be
affected? Answer: Deficiency of thyroid hormones
ALTERATIONS IN THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
◉ An individual is 38-weeks pregnant. They are having contractions
7-8 minutes apart. Their healthcare provider ordered lab tests
revealing that their blood sugar was high and androgen levels were
high.
Which hormonal alteration is likely occurring with excess
androgens? Answer: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
◉ When hormonal alterations are prolonged, what are possible
results? Select all that apply. Answer: Increased hunger
Increased sensitivity to cold
Increased thirst
Frequent urination
Constipation
Fatigue
,◉ An individual has a history of unplanned weight loss despite
increased appetite, fatigue, and heart palpitations. The individual
observes a palpable mass on the anterior portion of the neck, next to
the trachea. Which diagnostic test do you anticipate the healthcare
provider ordering for this individual? Answer: Thyroid function tests
◉ Match the condition with its cause of hormonal imbalance. (Select
an item from the left column first, then select the corresponding
item in the right column, and a line will appear to match the two
chosen items. To deselect a chosen item, just select that item again.)
Answer: Diabetes mellitus - Lack of insulin or insufficient use of
insulin.
Hashimoto thyroiditis - Autoimmune disorder; decline in thyroid
hormone production.
Hypoparathyroidism - Low levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH).
Hypothyroidism - Decreased thyroid production.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) - Excess androgens
◉ What type of regulation causes insulin to be released after eating
a high carbohydrate meal? Answer: Positive feedback loop
, ◉ Which hormonal alterations can be considered age related? Select
all that apply. Answer: Type 2 diabetes
Menopause
◉ Which hormone deficiency is the highest priority? Answer:
Thyroid-stimulating hormone
◉ Thyroid-stimulating hormone is secreted by the __________ to
stimulate the production of T4 in the __________.
T4 is secreted by the __________ and converted to T3 (active thyroid).
Hypothyroidism is usually measured by a __________ thyroid-
stimulating hormone level. Answer: Anterior pituitary; thyroid
Thyroid; high
◉ Which situation or condition is likely to result in an increased
production of thyroid hormones? Answer: Cold environmental
exposure
◉ If a client has a low dietary intake of iodine (iodide), which
hormone would be most profoundly affected and how would it be
affected? Answer: Deficiency of thyroid hormones
