NUR 2407 ENDOCRINE_CHEMO_HIV_STEROIDS_ANTIBIOTICS
PHARMACOLOGY QUIZ
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?
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 provider is considering the various pharmacology options for a
patient who has a gynecologic infection and a history of alcohol use disorder.
PHARMACOLOGY QUIZ
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?
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 provider is considering the various pharmacology options for a
patient who has a gynecologic infection and a history of alcohol use disorder.
