ENDOCRINE
A nurse is performing an assessment on a newly admit patient who is taking propylthiouracil
(PTU) daily. The nurse suspects that the client has a history of?
c. Grave's disease.
A nurse is giving discharge
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ENDOCRINE
A nurse is performing an assessment on a newly admit patient who is taking propylthiouracil
(PTU) daily. The nurse suspects that the client has a history of?
c. Grave's disease.
A nurse is giving discharge instructions a patient who is taking levothyroxine (Synthroid). The
nurse instruct the client to notify the physician if which of the following occurs?
b. Tremors
A nurse is giving instructions a patient who is taking levothyroxine (Synthroid). The nurse tells
the client that the best way to take this medication is?
d. Taken on an empty stomach.
Desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) is given to a patient with diabetes insipidus. Which of the
following therapeutic response should you expect?
c. Decreased urinary output.
Which of the following adverse effects is specific to the biguanide diabetic drug metformin
(Glucophage) therapy?
B GI distress
A nurse is preparing the client’s morning NPH insulin dose and notices a cloudy precipitate
inside the insulin vial. The nurse should:
A draw up and administer the dose
Which of the following adverse effects is associated with levothyroxine (Synthroid) therapy?
A Tachycardia
Vasopressin is which of the following pituitary hormone
C Antidiuretic hormone
D Diflucan
When caring for a client taking parathyroid medication, which of the following nursing
interventions is a priority?
A Monitor serum calcium levels.
Drew is diagnosed with Type I diabetes mellitus. As a nurse taking care of the client, you should
know that in his condition:
B The beta cells of the pancreas stop producing insulin.
Which of the following statements involving Type II diabetes mellitus is correct?
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A It involves inefficient insulin production.
A major side effect of insulin use that can be life threatening is:
C Hypoglycemia
Nurse Casey is studying about insulin administration. She should be knowledgeable that regular
insulin:
B Is used IV
Signs of hypoglycemia include:
C Anxiety, weakness, pallor, sweating
Signs of hyperglycemia include:
A Fruity breath, thirst, flushed skin
Antibiotics
A nurse is preparing to administer cefotaxime (Claforan) IV to a client who has a severe infection
and has been receiving cefotaxime for the past week. Which of the following findings indicates a
potentially serious adverse reaction to this medication and should be reported to the provider?
C. Diarrhea
A primary care prov
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