NR 325 Exam 1 Nursing Exam Prep | NCLEX Review | Pediatrics,
Endocrine (Diabetes, Thyroid, Addison, Cushing), Renal Failure,
Electrolytes, Fluid Balance, Hypertension, SIADH, DI, Acute Care,
Medications, Labs, Insulin Therapy, Hepatobiliary Disorders,
Pancreatitis, Liver Cirrhosis, Hepatic Encephalopathy, STIs (HPV, HSV,
Chlamydia, Syphilis, Trichomoniasis), Endometriosis, Chemotherapy,
Radiation, Mastectomy Care, Breast & Prostate Cancer, TURP,
Palliative & Hospice Care, Therapeutic Communication, Critical
Interventions Exam Questions Verified and Provided with Complete
A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
What disorder causes low serum osmolality?
A. SIADH
B. DI
A. SIADH
What disorder causes hemoconcentration of electrolytes?
A. SIADH
B. DI
B. DI (because you are peeing out all of the H2O)
What sound is indicative of a post-op thyroidectomy pt declining rapidly?
,Stridor (upper airway obstruction)
What would a pt experience with a thyroidectomy? What medication would they be on?
Pt would experience hypothyroidism.
Pt would be on Synthroid (levothyroxine) for life.
Pt is flushed, tachycardic, can't sleep, has brittle hair, and is experiencing weight loss; what do
they have?
Hyperthyroidism
Pt has a below normal temperature, hypotension, and hypoventilation; what is the pt
experiencing?
Myxedema coma
What conditions would cause the pt to have high BP?
SIADH
Hyperthyroidism
What condition would cause a low urine specific gravity?
DI (<1.005)
, What causes low levels of T3, T4, and high levels of TSH?
Hypothyroidism
A pt is urinating 19L a day and constantly drinking; what condition do they have?
DI
What condition do you treat with desmopressin?
DI
Desmopressin is a synthetic ADH (DI you are lacking ADH)
What condition do you treat with IV diuretics?
SIADH (because of fluid retention)
What is the antidote for CT dye and Tylenol?
Mucomyst (acetylcysteine)
What is the antidote for heparin?
Protamine sulphate
What disorders cause an increase in adverse effects when taking synthroid?
Endocrine (Diabetes, Thyroid, Addison, Cushing), Renal Failure,
Electrolytes, Fluid Balance, Hypertension, SIADH, DI, Acute Care,
Medications, Labs, Insulin Therapy, Hepatobiliary Disorders,
Pancreatitis, Liver Cirrhosis, Hepatic Encephalopathy, STIs (HPV, HSV,
Chlamydia, Syphilis, Trichomoniasis), Endometriosis, Chemotherapy,
Radiation, Mastectomy Care, Breast & Prostate Cancer, TURP,
Palliative & Hospice Care, Therapeutic Communication, Critical
Interventions Exam Questions Verified and Provided with Complete
A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
What disorder causes low serum osmolality?
A. SIADH
B. DI
A. SIADH
What disorder causes hemoconcentration of electrolytes?
A. SIADH
B. DI
B. DI (because you are peeing out all of the H2O)
What sound is indicative of a post-op thyroidectomy pt declining rapidly?
,Stridor (upper airway obstruction)
What would a pt experience with a thyroidectomy? What medication would they be on?
Pt would experience hypothyroidism.
Pt would be on Synthroid (levothyroxine) for life.
Pt is flushed, tachycardic, can't sleep, has brittle hair, and is experiencing weight loss; what do
they have?
Hyperthyroidism
Pt has a below normal temperature, hypotension, and hypoventilation; what is the pt
experiencing?
Myxedema coma
What conditions would cause the pt to have high BP?
SIADH
Hyperthyroidism
What condition would cause a low urine specific gravity?
DI (<1.005)
, What causes low levels of T3, T4, and high levels of TSH?
Hypothyroidism
A pt is urinating 19L a day and constantly drinking; what condition do they have?
DI
What condition do you treat with desmopressin?
DI
Desmopressin is a synthetic ADH (DI you are lacking ADH)
What condition do you treat with IV diuretics?
SIADH (because of fluid retention)
What is the antidote for CT dye and Tylenol?
Mucomyst (acetylcysteine)
What is the antidote for heparin?
Protamine sulphate
What disorders cause an increase in adverse effects when taking synthroid?
