NURS 3366 Exam 4 Study Guide 2026 | Neurological &
Endocrine Disorders | Complete Review | Graded A+
1. The main difference between a CVA and TIA is that a CVA _____ _.
is more severe
occurs in a larger area
causes only temporary loss of function
involves some permanent damage
2. What are the three main regulators of endocrine gland secretion mentioned
in the text?
only other hormones
only neural control
negative feedback, other hormones, neural control
only negative feedback
3. Which of the following is a common risk factor for stroke?
Low blood sugar
Hypertension
Dehydration
High thyroid hormone levels
4. If a patient experiences a seizure that begins in one part of the brain and
does not lead to loss of consciousness, what type of seizure is this likely to
be?
Tonic-clonic seizure
, Myoclonic seizure
Partial seizure
General seizure
5. If a patient with diabetes experiences hypoglycemia, what immediate action
should be taken?
Delay treatment until symptoms worsen.
Increase insulin dosage.
Administer fast-acting carbohydrates.
Encourage prolonged physical activity.
6. Endocrine gland secretion may be regulated by:
E. A and C only
D. All of the above
A. Hormones from other endocrine glands
B. Humoral factors
C. Direct neural stimulation
7. What is the primary role of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in the body?
regulation of metabolic processes
the body's water balance and urine concentration
follicular maturation
maintaining electrolyte levels and concentrations
8. Which of the following is/are true regarding diabetes mellitus?
, Type I DM is characterized as an autoimmune disease that targets the
beta cells of the pancreas.
Unmanaged DM is a vascular disease that results in blood vessel
narrowing.
Risk factors for Type II DM include both genetic & environmental (i.e.
lifestyle) factors.
Management of Type I DM necessitates regular/continuous
monitoring of blood glucose & the administration of exogenous
insulin.
All of the above
9. TSH levels increase in response to:
Cold
Stress
Low T4 levels
A, B, and C
B and C
10. A stroke in the left hemisphere of the brain is most likely to cause which of
the following impairments?
Language deficits and speech problems.
Loss of sensation and weakness on the left side of the body.
Visual disturbances and blindness.
Loss of sensation and weakness on the right side of the body.
11. What is dementia?
, A single disease affecting the brain
A condition that only affects memory
A collection of symptoms caused by various diseases affecting the
brain
A normal part of aging
12. Which of the following patient signs and symptoms are typically seen in the
patient with Graves' disease?
Unexplained weight gain
Thickened hypertrophic nails
Fatigue
Exophthalmos
13. What is the relationship between acetylcholine and dopamine in patients
with Parkinson's disease?
there is too much acetylcholine and not enough dopamine
there is too little acetylcholine and too little dopamine
there is too little acetylcholine and too much dopamine
there is too many unboound acetylcholine and too much dopamine
14. If a patient has an overactivity of osteoclasts, what condition might they
develop, and what would be a potential symptom?
Osteoporosis; increased bone fragility
Hyperthyroidism; weight gain
Rheumatoid arthritis; inflammation of joints
Osteoarthritis; joint pain
Endocrine Disorders | Complete Review | Graded A+
1. The main difference between a CVA and TIA is that a CVA _____ _.
is more severe
occurs in a larger area
causes only temporary loss of function
involves some permanent damage
2. What are the three main regulators of endocrine gland secretion mentioned
in the text?
only other hormones
only neural control
negative feedback, other hormones, neural control
only negative feedback
3. Which of the following is a common risk factor for stroke?
Low blood sugar
Hypertension
Dehydration
High thyroid hormone levels
4. If a patient experiences a seizure that begins in one part of the brain and
does not lead to loss of consciousness, what type of seizure is this likely to
be?
Tonic-clonic seizure
, Myoclonic seizure
Partial seizure
General seizure
5. If a patient with diabetes experiences hypoglycemia, what immediate action
should be taken?
Delay treatment until symptoms worsen.
Increase insulin dosage.
Administer fast-acting carbohydrates.
Encourage prolonged physical activity.
6. Endocrine gland secretion may be regulated by:
E. A and C only
D. All of the above
A. Hormones from other endocrine glands
B. Humoral factors
C. Direct neural stimulation
7. What is the primary role of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in the body?
regulation of metabolic processes
the body's water balance and urine concentration
follicular maturation
maintaining electrolyte levels and concentrations
8. Which of the following is/are true regarding diabetes mellitus?
, Type I DM is characterized as an autoimmune disease that targets the
beta cells of the pancreas.
Unmanaged DM is a vascular disease that results in blood vessel
narrowing.
Risk factors for Type II DM include both genetic & environmental (i.e.
lifestyle) factors.
Management of Type I DM necessitates regular/continuous
monitoring of blood glucose & the administration of exogenous
insulin.
All of the above
9. TSH levels increase in response to:
Cold
Stress
Low T4 levels
A, B, and C
B and C
10. A stroke in the left hemisphere of the brain is most likely to cause which of
the following impairments?
Language deficits and speech problems.
Loss of sensation and weakness on the left side of the body.
Visual disturbances and blindness.
Loss of sensation and weakness on the right side of the body.
11. What is dementia?
, A single disease affecting the brain
A condition that only affects memory
A collection of symptoms caused by various diseases affecting the
brain
A normal part of aging
12. Which of the following patient signs and symptoms are typically seen in the
patient with Graves' disease?
Unexplained weight gain
Thickened hypertrophic nails
Fatigue
Exophthalmos
13. What is the relationship between acetylcholine and dopamine in patients
with Parkinson's disease?
there is too much acetylcholine and not enough dopamine
there is too little acetylcholine and too little dopamine
there is too little acetylcholine and too much dopamine
there is too many unboound acetylcholine and too much dopamine
14. If a patient has an overactivity of osteoclasts, what condition might they
develop, and what would be a potential symptom?
Osteoporosis; increased bone fragility
Hyperthyroidism; weight gain
Rheumatoid arthritis; inflammation of joints
Osteoarthritis; joint pain
