Patho ERQ 22 Exam Questions And
Correct Answers (Verified Answers) 2026
Which condition is associated with the absence of hypothalamic releasing or inhibiting
hormones?
A. Hypotension
B. Cessation of menses
C. Increased spermatogenesis
D. Excessive height - CORRECT ANSWER -B. Cessation of menses
The absence of hypothalamic releasing or inhibiting hormones causes the cessation of menses,
impaired spermatogenesis, failure to thrive, and short stature in children.
Which of the following is a symptom of SIADH?
A. Hyponatremia
B. Hypernatremia
C. Hyperosmolality (serum)
D. Hypo-osmolality (urine) - CORRECT ANSWER -A. Hyponatremia
The cardinal features of SIADH are symptoms of water intoxication, which includes
hyponatremia (low serum sodium), serum hypo-osmolality, and inappropriately concentrated
(hyperosmolar) urine with respect to serum osmolality.
When an individual experiences nausea, vomiting, fatigue, anorexia, weakness, and
hypoglycemia, which hormone deficiency is the most likely cause?
, A. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
B. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
C. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
D. Luteinizing hormone (LH) - CORRECT ANSWER -B. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
Within 2 weeks of the complete absence of ACTH, symptoms of nausea, vomiting, anorexia,
fatigue, hypoglycemia, and weakness develop. With the absence of TSH, cold intolerance, dry
skin, mild myxedema, lethargy, and decreased metabolic rate are exhibited. FSH and LH
deficiencies are associated with amenorrhea; atrophic changes in the vagina, uterus, and
breasts; decrease in body hair; and diminished libido.
An individual experiences visual changes that begin in one eye but now involve the second eye.
Which condition does this person most likely have?
A. Pituitary infarction
B. ACTH insufficiency
C. Growth hormone (GH) insufficiency
D. Pituitary adenoma - CORRECT ANSWER -D. Pituitary adenoma
With a pituitary adenoma, increased tumor size causes headache and fatigue, neck pain or
stiffness, and seizures. Visual changes include visual field impairments (often beginning in one
eye and progressing to the other) and temporary blindness. If the tumor infiltrates other cranial
nerves, neurologic function is affected.
Which statement is true regarding acromegaly?
A. Occurs as a result of excessive levels of ACTH
Correct Answers (Verified Answers) 2026
Which condition is associated with the absence of hypothalamic releasing or inhibiting
hormones?
A. Hypotension
B. Cessation of menses
C. Increased spermatogenesis
D. Excessive height - CORRECT ANSWER -B. Cessation of menses
The absence of hypothalamic releasing or inhibiting hormones causes the cessation of menses,
impaired spermatogenesis, failure to thrive, and short stature in children.
Which of the following is a symptom of SIADH?
A. Hyponatremia
B. Hypernatremia
C. Hyperosmolality (serum)
D. Hypo-osmolality (urine) - CORRECT ANSWER -A. Hyponatremia
The cardinal features of SIADH are symptoms of water intoxication, which includes
hyponatremia (low serum sodium), serum hypo-osmolality, and inappropriately concentrated
(hyperosmolar) urine with respect to serum osmolality.
When an individual experiences nausea, vomiting, fatigue, anorexia, weakness, and
hypoglycemia, which hormone deficiency is the most likely cause?
, A. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
B. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
C. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
D. Luteinizing hormone (LH) - CORRECT ANSWER -B. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
Within 2 weeks of the complete absence of ACTH, symptoms of nausea, vomiting, anorexia,
fatigue, hypoglycemia, and weakness develop. With the absence of TSH, cold intolerance, dry
skin, mild myxedema, lethargy, and decreased metabolic rate are exhibited. FSH and LH
deficiencies are associated with amenorrhea; atrophic changes in the vagina, uterus, and
breasts; decrease in body hair; and diminished libido.
An individual experiences visual changes that begin in one eye but now involve the second eye.
Which condition does this person most likely have?
A. Pituitary infarction
B. ACTH insufficiency
C. Growth hormone (GH) insufficiency
D. Pituitary adenoma - CORRECT ANSWER -D. Pituitary adenoma
With a pituitary adenoma, increased tumor size causes headache and fatigue, neck pain or
stiffness, and seizures. Visual changes include visual field impairments (often beginning in one
eye and progressing to the other) and temporary blindness. If the tumor infiltrates other cranial
nerves, neurologic function is affected.
Which statement is true regarding acromegaly?
A. Occurs as a result of excessive levels of ACTH
