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N 265 Endocrine Exam Questions With Complete SolutionsA male patient states, "I am not able to grow a beard or
moustache." Which hormonals imbalance may lead to this type
of problem? Correct Answers Testosterone
Rationale: is the male sexual hormone that helps in the
development of secondary sexual characteristics, such as beard
or moustache.
p. 1091, 1098
A patient complains about symptoms that include unexplained
weight gain, a puffy face, dry skin, and lethargy. Which
abnormal assessment would help guide the patient's treatment?
Abnormal insulin levels
Abnormal thyroxine levels
abnormal calcitonin levels
Abnormal melatonin levels Correct Answers Abnormal
thyroxine levels
Rationale: Hypothyroidism refer to abnormal decrease in the
levels of thyroxine. p. 1100
After the nurse perform an assessment, which condition would
the nurse connect to the assessment information recorded in a
patient chart?
Cardiovascular: HR 125, BP 160/90
Head and neck: Exophthalmos
, Integument: hair loss from scalp. skin is warm, smooth and
moist
Nutrition: unexplained loss of 10 pounds in 3 months Correct
Answers hyperthyroidism
Rationale: cause tachycardia and hypertension due to fluid
accumulation, hair loss and unexplained loss weight. p. 1100
Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is caused by which
pathophysiologic mechanism? Correct Answers The kidney do
not respond normally to vasopressin and continue to remove too
much fluid from the bloodstream.
p. 1097
The nurse would educate a patient who has skin depigmentation
in various areas about which hormone?
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) Correct Answers
Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH)
Rationale: MSH helps to increase melanin secretion, which
results in darkening of the skin. p. 1091
The patient has been feeling tired lately and has gained weight
and reports thickened, dry skin, and increased cold sensitivity,
even though it is now summer, Which endocrine diagnostic test
would be done first? Correct Answers Free thyroxine (FT4)
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