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MARYVILLE NURS 623 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION

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Which of the serum laboratory findings are present in the client with Cushing's syndrome? Correct Answer- Increased cortisol, HYPERnatremia, and HYPOkalemia Alice, age 48, has a benign thyroid nodul... e. The most common treatment involves: Correct AnswerWatchful waiting with an annual follow-up ACE inhibitors are given to clients with diabetes who have Correct Answer- persistent proteinuria A newly diagnosed client with diabetes who has an HbA1c of 7.5 is started on therapeutic lifestyle changes (TLC) and medical nutritional therapy (MNT). Which oral antidiabetic agent is recommended as monotherapy? Correct Answer- metformin An elderly client with hyperthyroidism may present with atypical symptoms. Which of the following manifestations are commonly seen in the elderly with hyperthyroidism? Correct Answer- a-fib, depression, weight loss Diane has had Cushing's disease for 20 years and has been taking hydrocortisone since her diagnosis. Today, she appears with a thick trunk and thin extremities. She has a "moon face," a "buffalo hump," thin skin with visible capillaries, and a number of bruises that appear to be slow in healing. To what do you attribute these symptoms? Correct Answer- excessive levels of cortisol The following is a client's self-monitoring blood glucose log. The client receives 20 units Novolin 70/30 in the morning (a.m.) and 20 units Novolin 70/30 in the evening (p.m.): Fasting a.m. pre-dinner: 90, 150, 105, 144, 101, 172, 98, 201. What changes would you make? Correct Answer- increase A.M. insulin Dan, age 45, is obese and has type 2 diabetes. He has been having trouble getting his glycohemoglobin under control. He's heard that exenatide (Byetta) causes weight loss and wants to try it. What do you tell him? Correc [Show More]

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