MARYVILLE NURS 623 FINAL EXAM AND
STUDY LATEST UPDATED 2024 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
ALREADY A+ GRADED
Which of the serum laboratory findings are present in the
client with Cushing's syndrome? - ANSWER-Increased
cortisol, HYPERnatremia, and HYPOkaemia
Alice, age 48, has a benign thyroid nodule. The most
common treatment involves: - ANSWER-Watchful waiting
with an annual follow-up
ACE inhibitors are given to clients with diabetes who
have - 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? -
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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - ANSWER-
"Let's try it. You're glycohemoglobin will be lowered and
you may lose weight."
Which is the only treatment option that is curative for
primary hyperparathyroidism? - ANSWER-
parathyroidectomy
The most common worldwide cause of hypothyroidism
is: - ANSWER-iodine deficiency
What should be assessed for during exam on pt with
HYPOparathyroidism? - ANSWER-chvostek's sign
Morton has Type 2 diabetes. His treatment, which
includes diet, exercise, and oral antidiabetic agents, is
insufficient to achieve acceptable glycemic control. Your
next course of action is to - ANSWER-ADD LONG-ACTING
INSULIN
STUDY LATEST UPDATED 2024 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
ALREADY A+ GRADED
Which of the serum laboratory findings are present in the
client with Cushing's syndrome? - ANSWER-Increased
cortisol, HYPERnatremia, and HYPOkaemia
Alice, age 48, has a benign thyroid nodule. The most
common treatment involves: - ANSWER-Watchful waiting
with an annual follow-up
ACE inhibitors are given to clients with diabetes who
have - 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? -
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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - ANSWER-
"Let's try it. You're glycohemoglobin will be lowered and
you may lose weight."
Which is the only treatment option that is curative for
primary hyperparathyroidism? - ANSWER-
parathyroidectomy
The most common worldwide cause of hypothyroidism
is: - ANSWER-iodine deficiency
What should be assessed for during exam on pt with
HYPOparathyroidism? - ANSWER-chvostek's sign
Morton has Type 2 diabetes. His treatment, which
includes diet, exercise, and oral antidiabetic agents, is
insufficient to achieve acceptable glycemic control. Your
next course of action is to - ANSWER-ADD LONG-ACTING
INSULIN
