Question 1

Which of the following hormones increases contractility of the uterus?&#10;A) prolactin&#10;B) progesterone&#10;C) insulin&#10;D) oxytocin

Accepted Answer

D) Oxytocin is the hormone that increases contractile

Question 2

The islets of Langerhans are located in the:&#10;A) thyroid&#10;B) kidneys&#10;C) pancreas&#10;D) pituitary

Accepted Answer

C) The islets of Langerhans are located in the pancreas, which is an endocrine gland responsible for the manufacturing of insulin.

Question 3

Which of the following hormones causes hypocalcemia?&#10;A) thymosin&#10;B) calcitonin&#10;C) thyroid hormone&#10;D) parathyroid hormone

Accepted Answer

B) The hormone calcitonin causes hypocalcemia. It inhibits bone reabsorption and the release of calcium ions into the blood while promoting the uptake of these ions back into bone. Its effects on blood calcium levels are rapid but short-acting.

Question 4

Which of the following organs produces somatomedin?&#10;A) lungs&#10;B) kidneys&#10;C) pancreas&#10;D) liver

Accepted Answer

D) The liver produces a variety of types of somatomedin, which is a stimulatory hormone.

Question 5

Which of the following endocrine glands secretes TSH?&#10;A) thyroid&#10;B) parathyroid&#10;C) pituitary&#10;D) thymus

Accepted Answer

C) The pituitary gland secrets thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), from its anterior lobe. This hormone controls the secretion of the thyroid hormone and is important for the growth and function of the thyroid gland.

Question 6

Antidiuretic hormone is also called:&#10;A) oxytocin&#10;B) somatomedin&#10;C) vasopressin&#10;D) calcitonin

Accepted Answer

C) Antidiuretic hormone is also called vasopressin. It stimulates water reabsorption from the nephrons (collecting ducts) of the kidneys back into the bloodstream.

Question 7

Hyposecretion of which hormone may cause diabetes insipidus?&#10;A) PRL&#10;B) TSH&#10;C) ACTH&#10;D) ADH

Accepted Answer

D) Hyposecretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) may cause diabetes insipidus. This condition involves chronic increased thirst and urination caused by damage of the hypothalamus.

Question 8

FSH is known as a(n):&#10;A) gonadotropic hormone&#10;B) adrenocorticotropic hormone&#10;C) corticosteroid&#10;D) posterior pituitary hormone

Accepted Answer

A) FSH is known as a gonadotropic hormone. Its abbreviation stands for "follicle-stimulating hormone." Its major functions are stimulation of follicular growth, secretion of estrogen, growth of testes, and promotion of development of sperm cells.

Question 9

The trade name of levothyroxine is:&#10;A) Cytomel&#10;B) Tapazole&#10;C) Synthroid&#10;D) Propylthiouracil

Accepted Answer

C) The trade name of levothyroxine is Synthroid. Other trade names are Levothroid and Levoxyl. Levothyroxine is generally administered orally, though an intravenous product called Synthroid IV is also available.

Question 10

Which of the following drugs is an antithyroid?&#10;A) liothyronine&#10;B) levothyroxine&#10;C) lispro&#10;D) methimazole

Accepted Answer

D) Methimazole is an antithyroid drug. Its trade name is Tapazole, and it is administered orally. Methimazole is approximately 10 times as potent as propylthiouracil, and is faster in eliciting an antithyroid response.

Question 11

Levothyroxine is commonly prescribed as a synthetic form of:&#10;A) T3&#10;B) T4&#10;C) T1&#10;D) T2

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The answer of Levothyroxine is commonly prescribed as a synthetic...

Question 12

Calcitriol is a metabolite of: A) vitamin D₃ B) hydrocortisone C) progesterone D) vitamin B₆

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The answer of Calcitriol is a metabolite of: A) vitamin D₃ B)...

Question 13

The trade name of aspart is:&#10;A) Humalog&#10;B) NovoLog&#10;C) Apidra&#10;D) Novolin N

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The answer of The trade name of aspart is:&#10;A) Humalog&#10;B)...

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of regular insulin?&#10;A) NovoLog&#10;B) Humulin N&#10;C) Humulin R&#10;D) Humalog

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The answer of Which of the following is an example...

Question 15

Which of the following insulins may be administered by inhalation?&#10;A) lispro&#10;B) aspart&#10;C) regular insulin&#10;D) glulisine

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The answer of Which of the following insulins may be...

Question 16

The drugs of choice for antithyroid therapy include iodide, thioamide derivatives, and:&#10;A) insulin&#10;B) radioactive iodine&#10;C) potassium&#10;D) thiourea

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The answer of The drugs of choice for antithyroid therapy...

Question 17

Potassium iodide is used alone to treat overactive thyroid or:&#10;A) prevalent eye problems&#10;B) hyperthyroidism&#10;C) hypothyroidism&#10;D) thyrotoxic crisis

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The answer of Potassium iodide is used alone to treat...

Question 18

Adrenocortical insufficiency is known as:&#10;A) pancytopenia&#10;B) hyperkalemia&#10;C) Addison's disease&#10;D) goitrogenia

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The answer of Adrenocortical insufficiency is known as:&#10;A) pancytopenia&#10;B) hyperkalemia&#10;C)...

Question 19

The antithyroid drug that is 10 times as potent as propylthiouracil is:&#10;A) glucagon&#10;B) parathyroid hormone&#10;C) lithium&#10;D) methimazole

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The answer of The antithyroid drug that is 10 times...

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of short-acting insulin?&#10;A) isophane insulin&#10;B) regular insulin&#10;C) suspension insulin&#10;D) lispro

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The answer of Which of the following is an example...

Question 21

Alpha cells of the pancreas secrete which of the following hormones?&#10;A) insulin&#10;B) oxytocin&#10;C) glucagon&#10;D) glargine

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The answer of Alpha cells of the pancreas secrete which...

Question 22

The trade name of chlorpropamide is:&#10;A) Diabinese&#10;B) Tolinase&#10;C) DiaBeta&#10;D) Micronase

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The answer of The trade name of chlorpropamide is:&#10;A) Diabinese&#10;B)...

Question 23

Which of the following oral antidiabetic drugs is an example of biguanides?&#10;A) rosiglitazone (Avandia)&#10;B) metformin (Glucophage)&#10;C) glyburide (Micronase)&#10;D) glipizide (Glucotrol)

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The answer of Which of the following oral antidiabetic drugs...

Question 24

Aldosterone is an example of:&#10;A) glucocorticoids&#10;B) gonadalcorticoids&#10;C) mineralocorticoids&#10;D) ACTH

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The answer of Aldosterone is an example of:&#10;A) glucocorticoids&#10;B) gonadalcorticoids&#10;C)...

Question 25

The trade name of prednisone is:&#10;A) Prelone&#10;B) Cortone&#10;C) Rayos&#10;D) Celestone

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The answer of The trade name of prednisone is:&#10;A) Prelone&#10;B)...

Question 26

The only representative of the parenteral type of hypoglycemic drugs is:&#10;A) glipizide&#10;B) aspart&#10;C) acetohexamide&#10;D) glyburide

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The answer of The only representative of the parenteral type...

Question 27

Which of the following glucocorticoids may be administered topically?&#10;A) cortisone (Cortone)&#10;B) hydrocortisone (Cortaid)&#10;C) betamethasone (Celestone)&#10;D) prednisone (Rayos)

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The answer of Which of the following glucocorticoids may be...

Question 28

Insulin 70/30 contains 70% NPH and 30%:&#10;A) regular insulin&#10;B) lispro protamine insulin&#10;C) lispro insulin&#10;D) glargine insulin

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The answer of Insulin 70/30 contains 70% NPH and 30%:&#10;A)...

Question 29

The type of oral antidiabetic drug that is considered the mainstay of this type of diabetic therapy is the group known as the:&#10;A) alpha-glucosidase inhibitors&#10;B) thiazolidinediones&#10;C) biguanides&#10;D) sulfonylureas

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The answer of The type of oral antidiabetic drug that...

Question 30

The adrenocortical steroids include glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids. The main glucocorticoid is known as:&#10;A) corticotrophin (ACTH)&#10;B) androgen&#10;C) cortisol or hydrocortisone&#10;D) aldosterone

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The answer of The adrenocortical steroids include glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids....

Deck 32: Drugs Used to Treat Endocrine Conditions