MDC II - Final Exam
Question 1:
_________ is considered to be the "master gland" as it secretes hormones that
control other parts of the endocrine system.
A. Thyroid gland
B. Adrenal gland
C. Pituitary gland
D. Hypothalamus
Answer: C. Pituitary gland
Question 2:
____________ is an autoimmune disorder where Beta cells are destroyed.
A. Type 2 diabetes mellitus
B. Type 1 diabetes mellitus
C. Gestational diabetes
D. Prediabetes
Answer: B. Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Question 3:
_____________ is a type of hyperventilation that is the lung's emergency response
to acidosis. It causes a labored, deeper breathing rate and is most commonly
associated with conditions that cause metabolic acidosis, particularly diabetes.
A. Cheyne-Stokes breathing
B. Biot's breathing
C. Kussmaul breathing
D. Apneustic breathing
Answer: C. Kussmaul breathing
Question 4:
,In Addison's Disease, how do you discontinue glucocorticoid therapy to avoid
secondary adrenal insufficiency?
A. Stop immediately
B. Withdraw slowly
C. Reduce by half immediately
D. Continue indefinitely
Answer: B. Withdraw slowly
Question 5:
In Addison's Disease, which laboratory value is INCREASED?
A. Sodium (Na)
B. Potassium (K)
C. Serum cortisol
D. Fasting blood glucose
Answer: B. Potassium (K)
Question 6:
In Addison's Disease, which laboratory value is DECREASED?
A. Calcium (Ca)
B. Potassium (K)
C. Sodium (Na)
D. BUN
Answer: C. Sodium (Na)
Question 7:
What is a common neuromuscular symptom of Addison's Disease?
A. Muscle weakness
B. Increased energy
, C. Hyperreflexia
D. Tremors
Answer: A. Muscle weakness
Question 8:
What is the early detection treatment for Addisonian Crisis?
A. Insulin replacement
B. Cortisol replacement
C. Thyroid replacement
D. Growth hormone replacement
Answer: B. Cortisol replacement
Question 9:
What is the emergency treatment for Addisonian Crisis?
A. Epinephrine IM
B. Hydrocortisone PO
C. Dexamethasone 4-12 mg IV bolus
D. Prednisone PO
Answer: C. Dexamethasone 4-12 mg IV bolus
Question 10:
What are the nursing interventions for Anorectal Abscess?
A. Heat application and enemas
B. Pain management and sitz baths
C. Ice packs and laxatives
D. Massage and compression
Answer: B. Pain management and sitz baths
Question 11:
Question 1:
_________ is considered to be the "master gland" as it secretes hormones that
control other parts of the endocrine system.
A. Thyroid gland
B. Adrenal gland
C. Pituitary gland
D. Hypothalamus
Answer: C. Pituitary gland
Question 2:
____________ is an autoimmune disorder where Beta cells are destroyed.
A. Type 2 diabetes mellitus
B. Type 1 diabetes mellitus
C. Gestational diabetes
D. Prediabetes
Answer: B. Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Question 3:
_____________ is a type of hyperventilation that is the lung's emergency response
to acidosis. It causes a labored, deeper breathing rate and is most commonly
associated with conditions that cause metabolic acidosis, particularly diabetes.
A. Cheyne-Stokes breathing
B. Biot's breathing
C. Kussmaul breathing
D. Apneustic breathing
Answer: C. Kussmaul breathing
Question 4:
,In Addison's Disease, how do you discontinue glucocorticoid therapy to avoid
secondary adrenal insufficiency?
A. Stop immediately
B. Withdraw slowly
C. Reduce by half immediately
D. Continue indefinitely
Answer: B. Withdraw slowly
Question 5:
In Addison's Disease, which laboratory value is INCREASED?
A. Sodium (Na)
B. Potassium (K)
C. Serum cortisol
D. Fasting blood glucose
Answer: B. Potassium (K)
Question 6:
In Addison's Disease, which laboratory value is DECREASED?
A. Calcium (Ca)
B. Potassium (K)
C. Sodium (Na)
D. BUN
Answer: C. Sodium (Na)
Question 7:
What is a common neuromuscular symptom of Addison's Disease?
A. Muscle weakness
B. Increased energy
, C. Hyperreflexia
D. Tremors
Answer: A. Muscle weakness
Question 8:
What is the early detection treatment for Addisonian Crisis?
A. Insulin replacement
B. Cortisol replacement
C. Thyroid replacement
D. Growth hormone replacement
Answer: B. Cortisol replacement
Question 9:
What is the emergency treatment for Addisonian Crisis?
A. Epinephrine IM
B. Hydrocortisone PO
C. Dexamethasone 4-12 mg IV bolus
D. Prednisone PO
Answer: C. Dexamethasone 4-12 mg IV bolus
Question 10:
What are the nursing interventions for Anorectal Abscess?
A. Heat application and enemas
B. Pain management and sitz baths
C. Ice packs and laxatives
D. Massage and compression
Answer: B. Pain management and sitz baths
Question 11:
