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ATI Pharmacology Made Easy 4.0: The
Endocrine System Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which medication is commonly used to treat hypothyroidism?
a) Propylthiouracil
b) Methimazole
✔✔c) Levothyroxine
d) Hydrocortisone
What is a primary adverse effect of long-term corticosteroid therapy?✔✔a) Osteoporosis
b) Hypoglycemia
c) Decreased appetite
d) Increased potassium
Which symptom should be reported immediately by a patient taking levothyroxine?
a) Mild fatigue 1 / 3
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✔✔b) Chest pain or palpitations
c) Increased hunger
d) Muscle cramps
What is the mechanism of action for insulin?✔✔a) It facilitates the uptake of glucose into cells
b) It breaks down stored fat
c) It increases glucose production in the liver
d) It raises blood glucose
Which insulin has the fastest onset of action?
a) Regular insulin
✔✔b) Insulin lispro
c) NPH insulin
d) Insulin glargine
What time of day should levothyroxine be taken?
a) Before bedtime with food 2 / 3
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b) After lunch
✔✔c) In the morning on an empty stomach
d) With dinner
Which medication is used to treat hyperthyroidism?
a) Levothyroxine
✔✔b) Methimazole
c) Prednisone
d) Desmopressin
What is a common side effect of metformin?✔✔a) Gastrointestinal upset
b) Constipation
c) Increased appetite
d) Weight gain
Which lab value should be monitored in a patient on methimazole?✔✔a) White blood cell count
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