Quiz 11

Which medication is commonly used to treat hypothyroidism?

• levothyroxine
• methimazole
• propylthiouracil
• metformin

Which medication is commonly used to treat hyperthyroidism?

• levothyroxine
• methimazole
• liothyronine
• metformin

What major side effect and black boxed warning is associated with Synthroid?

• Weight loss
• Bradycardia
• Neurotoxicity
• Lactic acidosis

The endocrine system utilizes _______ to help regulate hormone secretion within the body to maintain homeostasis. Choose the best answer.

• Feedback mechanisms
• Hormone replacement therapy
• Growth hormone
• Insulin

Which medical condition is associated with a lack of endogenous cortisol and requires daily corticosteroid therapy?

• Addison's disease
• Cushing's disease
• Hypothyroidism
• Hashimotot's disease

What is true regarding the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?

• Type 1 diabetes can first be managed by diet and exercise
• Patients with type 1 diabetes will be insulin dependent
• Type 2 diabetes is an autoimmine disease that attacks the beta cells of the pancreas
• Patients with type 2 diabetes only need to be treated with oral medications

Which of the following medications are rapid acting insulins? Select all that apply.

• Insulin glulisine
• Insulin aspart
• Insulin lispro
• Insulin regular

Which of the following medications are long acting insulins? Select all that apply.

• Insulin glargine
• Insulin detemir
• Insulin lispro
• Insulin regular

Which of the following are short term side effects associated with systemic corticosteroid use? Select all that apply.

• Insomnia
• Hyperglycemia
• Osteoporosis
• Immunocompromized

What side effect is commonly associated with metformin?

• Dyspepsia
• Tachycardia
• Headache
• Insomnia