NSG 6998 EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS 2026
▶ How does the parathyroid gland regulate calcium? Answer: when
parathyroid hormone is
released, it pulls calcium out of the blood and into the circulation in
response to
hypocalcemia. it also increases absorption of calcium from the intestine
▶ How is bursitis treated? Answer: a needle to instill intraarticular steroids
and then pull off
fluid
▶ If a patient is on birth control and they miss two pills, what should they
do? Answer: double
up for 2 days
▶ What are s/s of Addison's disease? Answer: bronze or discolored skin,
salt cravings
▶
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS 2026
▶ How does the parathyroid gland regulate calcium? Answer: when
parathyroid hormone is
released, it pulls calcium out of the blood and into the circulation in
response to
hypocalcemia. it also increases absorption of calcium from the intestine
▶ How is bursitis treated? Answer: a needle to instill intraarticular steroids
and then pull off
fluid
▶ If a patient is on birth control and they miss two pills, what should they
do? Answer: double
up for 2 days
▶ What are s/s of Addison's disease? Answer: bronze or discolored skin,
salt cravings
▶