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iC: Which hypothalamic and pituitary hormones are given orally? Select all that apply.
A. Somatotropin
B. Leuprolide
C. Oxytocin
D. Desmopressin - Answers -✔✔ Desmopressin
iC: Which of the following is a sign or symptom of hypothyroidism? Select all that apply.
A. Diarrhea
B. Constipation
C. Dry Skin
D. Palpitations
E. Menstrual irregularities - Answers -✔✔ B, C and E
iC: Which of the following medications are used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism?
Select all that apply
A. propylthiouracil
B. methimazole
C. radioactive iodine
D. levothyroxine
E. propranolol - Answers -✔✔ A, B, C and E
iC: If the TSH is 0.001 and T4 is 14.5 what's your diagnosis? (Normal TSH is 0.4-5 and
Normal T4 is 4.6-12)
A. diabetic keto-acidosis
B. hypothyroidismC
. metabolic syndrome
D. hyperthyroidism - Answers -✔✔ Hyperthyroidism
iC: What is the most common cause of adrenal disorders?
A. birth defects
B. surgery
C. corticosteroid use
D. renal disease
E. diabetes - Answers -✔✔ Corticosteroid use
iC: Which of the following glands make insulin, cortisol, thyroxine, prolactin, oxytocin?
A. thyroid
B. posterior pituitary
, C. pancreas
D. adrenal
E. anterior pituitary - Answers -✔✔ Insulin - pancreas
Cortisol - Adrenal
Thyroxine - Thyroid
Prolactin - Anterior Pituitary
Oxytocin - Posterior Pituitary
KC: Which hypothalamic and pituitary hormones are given orally? Select all that apply.
A. Leuprolide
B. Somatotropin
C. Desmopressin
D. Oxytocin - Answers -✔✔ Desmopressin
iC: Which of the following are endocrine functions of the pancreas? Select all that apply.
A. Secretion of glucagon
B. Secretion of amylase
C. Secretion of insulin
D. Secretion of lipase - Answers -✔✔ A & C
iC: Why does insulin inhibit glucose production from non-carbohydrate sources?
A. Because it is easier to get glucose from carbohydrates.
B. Because the breakdown of fat and protein in the body to glucose results in toxic
metabolic byproducts.
C. Because fats have more calories/gram compared to carbohydrates.
D. Because the pancreas also produces glucagon. - Answers -✔✔ Because the
breakdown of fat and protein in the body to glucose results in toxic metabolic
byproducts.
iC: Which of the following will cause hyperglycemia?
A. prednisone
B. hydrochlorothiazide
C. propranolol
D. lithium
E. somatotropin - Answers -✔✔ A, B and E
iC: Why does propranolol cause hypoglycemia?
A. propranolol inhibits digestive enzymes amylase and lipase
B. propranolol agonizes beta adrenergic receptors
C. propranolol antagonizes beta adrenergic receptors
D. propranolol increases serum insulin levels - Answers -✔✔ Propranolol antagonizes
beta adrenergic receptors
iC: Which of the following features vary among insulins? (Select all that apply)
A. onset of action
B. manufacturing technology