Endocrine NCLEX Questions with answers graded A+

Endocrine NCLEX QuestionsThe patient has a hormone deficiency. Which deficiency is highest priority? A. Growth hormone B. Luteinizing hormone C. Thyroid-stimulating hormone D. Follicle-stimulating hormone - correct answer C. Thyroid-stimulating hormone Which of the following would be an expected therapeutic response of the patient being treated for diabetes insipidus with antidiuretic hormone? A. Urine output is increased; specific gravity is increased B. Urine output is increased; specific gravity is decreased C. Urine output is decreased; specific gravity is increased D. Urine output is increased; specific gravity is decreased - correct answer C. Urine output decreased; specific gravity increased Which serum electrolyte values alert the nurse to the possibility of hypoaldosteronism? A. Serum sodium 150 mmol/L, serum potassium 2.5 mmol/L B. Serum sodium 140 mmol/L, serum potassium 5.0 mmol/L C. Serum sodium 130 mmol/L, serum potassium 2.5 mmol/L D. Serum sodium 130 mmol/L, serum potassium 7.5 mmol/L - correct answer A. Serum sodium 150 mmol/L; serum potassium 2.5 mmol/L Which alteration in vital signs is the most indicative of hypothyroidism A. Temperature of 99.9˚F B. Respiratory rate of 26 breaths/min C. Blood pressure of 148/90 mmHg D. Apical heart rate of 50 beats/min - correct answer D. Apical heart rate of 50 beats/ minute The nurse asseses for which clinical manifestation in a patient with uncontrolled diabetes melitus and