Endocrine Qbank Nur 631 54 Correctly Answered Questions Latest Update

A patient with an elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level most likely has? A. subacute thyroiditis B. toxic adenoma C. Graves' disease D. hypothyroidism {Ans: D. hypothyroidism}Synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones depend on the presence of? A. triiodothyronine B. thyroxine C. iodine D. luteinizing hormone {Ans: C. iodine}In addition to elevated blood glucose levels, the initial laboratory findings in a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis would include? A. elevated pH levels B. decreased bicarbonate levels C. decreased potassium levels D. elevated glomerular filtration rate {Ans: B. decreased bicarbonate levels}A common characteristic of a person with Grave's disease is? A. ophthalmopathy B. humped back C. moon face D. peripheral neuropathy {Ans: A. ophthalmopathy}Which diagnosis is associated with T cell-mediated destruction of beta cells in the pancreas? A. diabetes insipidus B. type 1 diabetes mellitus C. type 2 diabetes mellitus D. gestational diabetes {Ans: B. type 1 diabetes}When calcium levels are low, the negative feedback system? A. stimulates the parathyroid to release parathyroid hormone. B. stimulates the hormone receptors to release calcium into the serum C. inhibits the transport of calcium levels to the bloodstream D. inhibits the uptake of calcium in the bones {Ans: A. stimulates