Question 1

Which of the following can decrease the absorption of levothyroxine?

Accepted Answer

A) Milk 
B) Carrots 
C) Oranges 
D) Apples 
A) Milk 
B) Carrots 
C) Oranges 
D) Apples A

Question 2

After using octreotide (Sansostatin)for one year,which of the following can a patient develop?

Accepted Answer

A) Osteonecrosis of the jaw 
B) Cholelithiasis 
C) Gingivitis 
D) Splenomegaly 
A) Osteonecrosis of the jaw 
B) Cholelithiasis 
C) Gingivitis 
D) Splenomegaly B

Question 3

A dose of levothyroxine should be held if the heart rate is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Above 60 bpm 
B) Above 75 bpm 
C) Above 80 bpm 
D) Above 100 bpm 
A) Above 60 bpm 
B) Above 75 bpm 
C) Above 80 bpm 
D) Above 100 bpm D

Question 4

Levothyroxine sodium is secreted in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Feces 
B) Urine 
C) Saliva 
D) Sweat 
A) Feces 
B) Urine 
C) Saliva 
D) Sweat

Question 5

Which of the following is a short-acting steroid?

Accepted Answer

A) Betamethasone 
B) Cortisone 
C) Prednisone 
D) Triamcinolone 
A) Betamethasone 
B) Cortisone 
C) Prednisone 
D) Triamcinolone

Question 6

Which of the following reversible side effects is seen in children when starting liothyronine (T3)and levothyroxine (T4)combination therapy?

Accepted Answer

A) Weight gain 
B) Acne 
C) Hair loss 
D) Eczema 
A) Weight gain 
B) Acne 
C) Hair loss 
D) Eczema

Question 7

What is the onset of action of propylthiouracil (PTU)?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 to 12 hours 
B) 12 to 24 hours 
C) 24 to 36 hours 
D) 36 to 48 hours 
A) 10 to 12 hours 
B) 12 to 24 hours 
C) 24 to 36 hours 
D) 36 to 48 hours

Question 8

Which of the following is the typical starting dose of levothyroxine sodium?

Accepted Answer

A) 15 mcg 
B) 30 mcg 
C) 45 mcg 
D) 50 mcg 
A) 15 mcg 
B) 30 mcg 
C) 45 mcg 
D) 50 mcg

Question 9

If the dose of liotrix is too low,which of the following can occur?

Accepted Answer

A) Diarrhea 
B) Constipation 
C) Irritability 
D) Hypoglycemia 
A) Diarrhea 
B) Constipation 
C) Irritability 
D) Hypoglycemia

Question 10

Which of the following describes the mechanism of action of calcitrol?

Accepted Answer

A) Decreases calcium and phosphate absorption from the small intestine 
B) Decreases secretion of calcium from bone to blood 
C) Promotes renal tubule phosphate secretion 
D) Acts on bone cells to promote skeletal growth 
A) Decreases calcium and phosphate absorption from the small intestine 
B) Decreases secretion of calcium from bone to blood 
C) Promotes renal tubule phosphate secretion 
D) Acts on bone cells to promote skeletal growth

Question 11

What is the typical starting does of PTU?

Accepted Answer

A) 50 mg 
B) 100 mg 
C) 200 mg 
D) 300 mg 
A) 50 mg 
B) 100 mg 
C) 200 mg 
D) 300 mg

Question 12

Calcitrol is primarily excreted via:

Accepted Answer

A) Urine. 
B) Kidney. 
C) Feces. 
D) Large intestines. 
A) Urine. 
B) Kidney. 
C) Feces. 
D) Large intestines.

Question 13

Which of the following is an early sign of an overdose of calcitrol?

Accepted Answer

A) Metallic taste sensations 
B) Photophobia 
C) Rhinorrhea 
D) Pruritus 
A) Metallic taste sensations 
B) Photophobia 
C) Rhinorrhea 
D) Pruritus

Question 14

Which of the following is a hematologic adverse effect of PTU?

Accepted Answer

A) Anemia 
B) Thrombocytopenia 
C) Agranulocytosis 
D) Leukocytosis 
A) Anemia 
B) Thrombocytopenia 
C) Agranulocytosis 
D) Leukocytosis

Question 15

What is the mechanism of action of desmopressin?

Accepted Answer

A) Increases reabsorption of water by increasing the permeability of collecting ducts in the kidney,thus decreasing urinary output 
B) Decreases reabsorption of water by decreasing the permeability of collecting ducts in the kidney,thus decreasing urinary output 
C) Increases reabsorption of water by increasing the permeability of collecting ducts in the kidney,thus increasing urinary output 
D) Increases reabsorption of water by decreasing the permeability of collecting ducts in the kidney,thus decreasing urinary output 
A) Increases reabsorption of water by increasing the permeability of collecting ducts in the kidney,thus decreasing urinary output 
B) Decreases reabsorption of water by decreasing the permeability of collecting ducts in the kidney,thus decreasing urinary output 
C) Increases reabsorption of water by increasing the permeability of collecting ducts in the kidney,thus increasing urinary output 
D) Increases reabsorption of water by decreasing the permeability of collecting ducts in the kidney,thus decreasing urinary output

Question 16

What is the mechanism of action of oxytocin?

Accepted Answer

A) Reduces uterine contractions 
B) Stimulates uterine contractions 
C) Reduces peristalsis 
D) Stimulates peristalsis 
A) Reduces uterine contractions 
B) Stimulates uterine contractions 
C) Reduces peristalsis 
D) Stimulates peristalsis

Question 17

Dosing adjustments of cinacalcet (Sensipar)are based on which of the following levels?

Accepted Answer

A) Hemoglobin 
B) Magnesium 
C) Calcium 
D) Vitamin D 
A) Hemoglobin 
B) Magnesium 
C) Calcium 
D) Vitamin D

Question 18

What is the onset of action of methimazole (Tapazole)?

Accepted Answer

A) One day 
B) One week 
C) One month 
D) Six months 
A) One day 
B) One week 
C) One month 
D) Six months

Question 19

The maximum response of liothyronine (T3)and levothyroxine (T4)combination is seen in:

Accepted Answer

A) 2 to 3 hours. 
B) 2 to 3 days. 
C) 2 to 3 weeks. 
D) 2 to 3 months. 
A) 2 to 3 hours. 
B) 2 to 3 days. 
C) 2 to 3 weeks. 
D) 2 to 3 months.

Question 20

50% to 80% of Synthroid is absorbed by the:

Accepted Answer

A) Liver. 
B) Gastrointestinal (GI)tract. 
C) Kidneys. 
D) Mucous membranes. 
A) Liver. 
B) Gastrointestinal (GI)tract. 
C) Kidneys. 
D) Mucous membranes.

Exam 12: Drugs Used to Treat Endocrine Gland Disorders

Which of the following can decrease the absorption of levothyroxine?

After using octreotide (Sansostatin)for one year,which of the following can a patient develop?

A dose of levothyroxine should be held if the heart rate is which of the following?

Levothyroxine sodium is secreted in which of the following?

Which of the following is a short-acting steroid?

Which of the following reversible side effects is seen in children when starting liothyronine (T3)and levothyroxine (T4)combination therapy?

What is the onset of action of propylthiouracil (PTU)?

Which of the following is the typical starting dose of levothyroxine sodium?

If the dose of liotrix is too low,which of the following can occur?

Which of the following describes the mechanism of action of calcitrol?

What is the typical starting does of PTU?

Calcitrol is primarily excreted via:

Which of the following is an early sign of an overdose of calcitrol?

Which of the following is a hematologic adverse effect of PTU?

What is the mechanism of action of desmopressin?

What is the mechanism of action of oxytocin?

Dosing adjustments of cinacalcet (Sensipar)are based on which of the following levels?

What is the onset of action of methimazole (Tapazole)?

The maximum response of liothyronine (T3)and levothyroxine (T4)combination is seen in:

50% to 80% of Synthroid is absorbed by the:

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