ATI Pharmacology Made Easy 4.0: The Endocrine System Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

ATI Pharmacology Made Easy 4.0: The Endocrine System Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified Which medication is commonly used to treat hypothyroidism? a) Propylthiouracil b) Methimazole c) Levothyroxine d) Hydrocortisone What is a primary adverse effect of long-term corticosteroid therapy? a) Osteoporosis b) Hypoglycemia c) Decreased appetite d) Increased potassium Which symptom should be reported immediately by a patient taking levothyroxine? a) Mild fatigue 2 b) Chest pain or palpitations c) Increased hunger d) Muscle cramps What is the mechanism of action for insulin? a) It facilitates the uptake of glucose into cells b) It breaks down stored fat c) It increases glucose production in the liver d) It raises blood glucose Which insulin has the fastest onset of action? a) Regular insulin b) Insulin lispro c) NPH insulin d) Insulin glargine What time of day should levothyroxine be taken? a) Before bedtime with food 3 b) After lunch c) In the morning on an empty stomach d) With dinner Which medication is used to treat hyperthyroidism? a) Levothyroxine b) Methimazole c) Prednisone d) Desmopressin What is a common side effect of metformin? a) Gastrointestinal upset b) Constipation c) Increased appetite d) Weight gain Which lab value should be monitored in a patient on methimazole? a) White blood cell count 4 b) Hemoglobin A1C c) Serum potassium d) Urine ketones What is the primary therapeutic use for desmopressin? a) Diabetes insipidus b) Type 1 diabetes