MDC II - Final Exam – Rasmussen
Carefully Structured Questions with
Correct Verified Answers Graded A+
2026
*PT PAP HOT*
1
,▪ Pituitary
▪ Thyroid
▪ Pancreas
▪ Adrenals
▪ Parathyroid
▪ Hypothalamus
▪ Ovaries
▪ Testes ANSWER >> What are the glands of the endocrine system? (SATA Q?)
Grave's disease ANSWER >> an autoimmune disorder that is caused by
hyperthyroidism and is characterized by *goiter and/or exophthalmos*
*Treatments*
▪ Rx: methimazole, atenolol, and *iodine-131*
▪ radiation therapy
2
,*Nursing Interventions*
▪ provide a calm environment
▪ keep patients room cool
▪ assess pain
▪ prepare patient for surgery
▪ post-operative care
▪ maintain a patent airway
-------- same as hypothyroidism ---------
▪ provide periods of rest
▪ continuous cardiac monitoring
▪ monitor vital signs
▪ daily weight
▪ monitor I&O
▪ monitor laboratory tests
3
, ▪ apply antiembolism stockings to prevent DVT
▪ provide skin care ANSWER >> *HYPERthyroidism aka Grave's disease*
▪ Treatments
pituitary gland ANSWER >> _________ is considered to be the "master gland" as it
secretes hormones that control other parts of the endocrine system.
▪ ACTH
▪ TSH
▪ are the most life threatening because they cause a decrease in the secretion of vital
hormones from the adrenal and thyroid glands. ANSWER >> *Anterior
HYPOpituitarism*
▪ Deficiencies of which two hormones are the most life threatening?
Bloodwork (*all are DECREASED*)
▪ T3
▪ T4
4
Carefully Structured Questions with
Correct Verified Answers Graded A+
2026
*PT PAP HOT*
1
,▪ Pituitary
▪ Thyroid
▪ Pancreas
▪ Adrenals
▪ Parathyroid
▪ Hypothalamus
▪ Ovaries
▪ Testes ANSWER >> What are the glands of the endocrine system? (SATA Q?)
Grave's disease ANSWER >> an autoimmune disorder that is caused by
hyperthyroidism and is characterized by *goiter and/or exophthalmos*
*Treatments*
▪ Rx: methimazole, atenolol, and *iodine-131*
▪ radiation therapy
2
,*Nursing Interventions*
▪ provide a calm environment
▪ keep patients room cool
▪ assess pain
▪ prepare patient for surgery
▪ post-operative care
▪ maintain a patent airway
-------- same as hypothyroidism ---------
▪ provide periods of rest
▪ continuous cardiac monitoring
▪ monitor vital signs
▪ daily weight
▪ monitor I&O
▪ monitor laboratory tests
3
, ▪ apply antiembolism stockings to prevent DVT
▪ provide skin care ANSWER >> *HYPERthyroidism aka Grave's disease*
▪ Treatments
pituitary gland ANSWER >> _________ is considered to be the "master gland" as it
secretes hormones that control other parts of the endocrine system.
▪ ACTH
▪ TSH
▪ are the most life threatening because they cause a decrease in the secretion of vital
hormones from the adrenal and thyroid glands. ANSWER >> *Anterior
HYPOpituitarism*
▪ Deficiencies of which two hormones are the most life threatening?
Bloodwork (*all are DECREASED*)
▪ T3
▪ T4
4
