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Question 1 of 5

Propranolol produces all of the following actions EXCEPT:

A. Negative inotropic effect

B. Negative chronotropic effect

C. Slowing of A-V conduction

D. Bronchodilation in asthmatic patients

Correct Answer: Bronchodilation in asthmatic patients

Question 2 of 5

Hypocalcemic tetany:

A. causes a flaccid paralysis.

B. resembles neuromuscular blockade by curare.

C. may be caused by a deficiency of PTH.

D. is caused by a deficiency of insulin.

Correct Answer: may be caused by a deficiency of PTH.

Question 3 of 5

For the patient with hyperthyroidism, what intervention should you delegate to the experienced certified nursing assistant?

A. Instruct the patient to report palpitations, dyspnea, vertigo, or chest pain.

B. Check the apical pulse, blood pressure, and temperature every 4 hours.

C. Draw blood for thyroid-stimulating hormone, T3, and T4 levels.

D. Explain the side effects of propylthiouracil (PTU) to the patient.

Correct Answer: Check the apical pulse, blood pressure, and temperature every 4 hours.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following is true of female sex hormones?

A. Progesterone is responsible for female secondary sex characteristics.

B. Estrogen is necessary for maturation of the ovum.

C. Estrogen does not aid in breast development.

D. Progesterone helps the uterus to grow.

Correct Answer: Estrogen is necessary for maturation of the ovum.

Question 5 of 5

The chemicals of the endocrine system typically travel to their target cells by way of the

A. lymphatic system

B. nerve axons

C. bloodstream

D. cell membranes

Correct Answer: bloodstream

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