Pharmacology NURS 251 Module Exam 4 Portage learning Questions and Answer / 2 exam version include

Question 1 List 4 examples of endocrine glands (1 point each). Answer: any four of the following: pineal, pituitary, thyroid, thymus, adrenal, pancreas, ovary and testis. Question 2 True or False: The pituitary has three lobes called the Anterior, Central, and Posterior lobes True False False. The Pituitary gland has only two lobes termed the anterior and posterior lobes. Question 3 Match the hormone of the pituitary gland with the endocrine gland that it communicates with. (1 point each) ACTH TSH Ovaries Kidney LH ADH Question 4 Select the correct description of Somatropin. Mimics the effects of Growth Hormone within the body. Somatropin is typically used in adults that would like to be taller. Inhibits the release of Growth Hormone. Mimics the bodies antidiuretic hormone. Question 5 What pituitary hormone does vasopressin mimic? Answer: Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) True or False: Vasopressin works to increase water reabsorption in the distal tubules and collecting duct of the nephron making it useful in the treatment of a hypertensive emergency. True False False. Water reabsorption in the distal tubules and collecting duct leads to a large reduction in water excretion making vasopressin useful in treating a hypotensive crisis or dangerously low drop in blood pressure. Question 7 Name the hormone released by the pituitary gland that controls the release of calcitonin. Answer: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Question 8 The drug of choice for hypothyroidism is a synthetic version of which of the thyroid hormones? Answer: Synthetic Thyroxine (T4 ) Question 9 List three common symptoms of a patient with hyperthyroidism. Answer: any 3 of the following diarrhea, flushing, increased appetite, muscle weakness, fatigue, palpitations, irritability, nervousness, heat intolerance and altered menstrual flow. Question 10 Select the symptom below NOT associated with a slowing of the body’s metabolism. Cold intolerance Question 6 Depression Nervousness Fatigue Question 11 True or False. Levothyroxine is synthetic T3 True False False. Levothyroxine is synthetic T4 Question 12 Name two antithyroid drugs. Answer: Methimazole and Propylthiouracil (PTU) Question 13 Select the correct description of thyroid disorders and how they relate to levels of TSH and thyroid hormones. a. Hypothyroidism is characterized by an increase in TSH. b. Hypothyroidism is characterized by an increase in T4. c. Hyperthyroidism is characterized by an increase in TSH. d. Hyperthyroidism is characterized by a decrease in T4. True a. b. c. d. Question 14 In what clinical situation would it be appropriate to treat a patient with a history of hyperthyroidism with synthetic thyroid hormones? Answer: In some cases, hyperthyroidism is treated with the surgical resection of the thyroid gland, making lifelong thyroid hormone replacement necessary. Question 15 True or False. The adrenal glands are located on the upper surface of each kidney. False Question 16 List the two types of endocrine hormones released by the adrenal cortex. Answer: Glucocorticoids and Mineralocorticoids Question 17 True Name the condition that is characterized by a deficiency of glucocorticoid production. Answer: Addison’s disease. Question 18 Name two glucocorticoid medications used for their anti-inflammatory effects. Answer: methylprednisolone, prednisone, dexamethasone, fluticasone, and budesonide Question 19 True or False. The long-term use of glucocorticoids is not safe, and patients can experience many serious adverse events such as obesity, diabetes, muscle wasting, osteoporosis, and decreased growth in children. False Question 20 Which of the following statements is incorrect? “moon face” is a side effect often seen with the exogenous administration of corticosteroids It is not safe to stop prednisone suddenly if you have been taking it for an extended period of time. Levothyroxine can be taken any time of day without regard to food.