Endocrine ATI Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

Endocrine ATI Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified What hormone does the thyroid gland primarily secrete? A. Cortisol B. Insulin C. Thyroxine (T4) D. Parathyroid hormone A client with hypothyroidism is most likely to experience which symptom? A. Weight loss B. Heat intolerance C. Cold intolerance D. Increased appetite Which gland produces antidiuretic hormone (ADH)? A. Thyroid B. Pituitary 2 C. Adrenal D. Pancreas What is the main effect of insulin on blood glucose? A. Increase blood glucose B. Decrease blood glucose C. No effect D. Converts glucose to amino acids A patient with Addison’s disease typically has which laboratory finding? A. Hyperglycemia B. Hypernatremia C. Hyponatremia D. Increased cortisol What is the role of parathyroid hormone (PTH)? A. Decrease calcium levels in blood B. Increase calcium levels in blood 3 C. Decrease potassium levels D. Stimulate insulin release Which symptom is most common in hyperthyroidism? A. Bradycardia B. Weight gain C. Heat intolerance D. Constipation What medication is typically prescribed to a client with type 1 diabetes? A. Oral hypoglycemics B. Insulin therapy C. Corticosteroids D. Beta blockers What hormone is released by the adrenal medulla in response to stress? A. Aldosterone B. Epinephrine 4 C. Cortisol D. Thyroxine A client with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) is at risk for: A. Hypernatremia B. Hyponatremia