Question 1
When insulin binds to its receptors on muscle cells, an increase in glucose
uptake by the muscle cells occurs. This is an example of a _____ effect by a
hormone.
Selected d.
Answer: Direct
Correct Answer: d.
Direct
Question 2
A patient has high levels of hormones. To adapt to the high hormone
concentrations, the patient’s target cells have the capacity for:
Selected Answer: c.
Down-regulation
Correct Answer: c.
Down-regulation
Question 3
A 3-year-old male was diagnosed with congenital hypothyroidism. The parents
ask the nurse if left untreated what will happen. What is the nurse’s best
response? If left untreated, the child would have:
Selected a.
Answer: Mental retardation and stunted growth
Correct Answer: a.
Mental retardation and stunted growth
Question 4
A patient has researched lipid-soluble hormones on the Internet. Which
information indicates the patient has a good understanding? Lipid-soluble
, hormone receptors cross the plasma membrane by:
Selected Answer: a.
Diffusion
Correct Answer: a.
Diffusion
Question 5
Which principle should the nurse include while planning care for a patient with
an ADH problem? ADH release from the posterior pituitary is stimulated by:
Selected b.
Answer: High serum osmolarity sensed by osmoreceptors in the
hypothalamus
Correct b.
Answer: High serum osmolarity sensed by osmoreceptors in the
hypothalamus
Question 6
A 54-year-old patient with pulmonary tuberculosis (lung infection) is evaluated
for syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion (SIADH). Which of the following
electrolyte imbalances would be expected in this patient?
Selected Answer: a.
Hyponatremia
Correct Answer: a.
Hyponatremia
Question 7
A 15-year-old female presents with breast discharge, dysmenorrhea, and
excessive excitability. Tests reveal that all her pituitary hormones are elevated.
What does the nurse suspect as the most likely cause for these assessment
findings?
Selected Answer: a.
A pituitary adenoma
Correct Answer: a.
A pituitary adenoma
Question 8