ADVANCED MED SURG GALEN COLLEGE OF
NURSING 80 QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST 2025
S/S of Hyperthyroidism - ANSWER-Atrial fibrillation, bruit or thrill over the thyroid,
Diaphoresis, Palpatations, Tachycardia, Heat Intolerance, Weight loss
S/S of Hypothyroidism - ANSWER-Fatigue, Mental sluggishness, Hypothermia, Dry
flaky skin and thinning nails, cold intolerance, weight gane
What sign is elicited by tapping over the facial nerve and results in a spasm? -
ANSWER-Chvostek sign
What does a positive Chvostek's sign indicate? - ANSWER-Hypocalcemia
What other sign other than Chvostek's sign indicated hypocalcemia? - ANSWER-
Trousseau's sign
If a patient has a positive Chvostek's sign what is a possible problem that could
arise? - ANSWER-Airway ineffectiveness
TSH levels in hyperthyroidism are increased or decreased? - ANSWER-Decreased
(body is trying to compensate)
, T3 and T4 levels in hyperthyroidism are increased or decreased? - ANSWER-
Increased
TSH levels in hypothyroidism are increased or decreased? - ANSWER-Increased
(body is trying to compensate)
T3 and T4 levels in hypothyroidism are increased or decreased? - ANSWER-
Decreased
What group of people is most commonly affected by hypothyroidism? - ANSWER-
women
Hypocalcemia is common when what organ is injured during surgery? - ANSWER-
parathyroid
Dosages of this drug may need to be decreased if a client is also taking
levothyroxine (Synthroid)? - ANSWER-Coumadin
When should levothyroxine (Synthroid) be administered? - ANSWER-In the
morning, 2 hours away from any other drug
Therapy often used to treat hyperthyroidism is ____________ - ANSWER-
Radioactive Iodine or Thyroidectomy
Name one factor that most commonly triggers a thyroid storm? - ANSWER-Stress
NURSING 80 QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST 2025
S/S of Hyperthyroidism - ANSWER-Atrial fibrillation, bruit or thrill over the thyroid,
Diaphoresis, Palpatations, Tachycardia, Heat Intolerance, Weight loss
S/S of Hypothyroidism - ANSWER-Fatigue, Mental sluggishness, Hypothermia, Dry
flaky skin and thinning nails, cold intolerance, weight gane
What sign is elicited by tapping over the facial nerve and results in a spasm? -
ANSWER-Chvostek sign
What does a positive Chvostek's sign indicate? - ANSWER-Hypocalcemia
What other sign other than Chvostek's sign indicated hypocalcemia? - ANSWER-
Trousseau's sign
If a patient has a positive Chvostek's sign what is a possible problem that could
arise? - ANSWER-Airway ineffectiveness
TSH levels in hyperthyroidism are increased or decreased? - ANSWER-Decreased
(body is trying to compensate)
, T3 and T4 levels in hyperthyroidism are increased or decreased? - ANSWER-
Increased
TSH levels in hypothyroidism are increased or decreased? - ANSWER-Increased
(body is trying to compensate)
T3 and T4 levels in hypothyroidism are increased or decreased? - ANSWER-
Decreased
What group of people is most commonly affected by hypothyroidism? - ANSWER-
women
Hypocalcemia is common when what organ is injured during surgery? - ANSWER-
parathyroid
Dosages of this drug may need to be decreased if a client is also taking
levothyroxine (Synthroid)? - ANSWER-Coumadin
When should levothyroxine (Synthroid) be administered? - ANSWER-In the
morning, 2 hours away from any other drug
Therapy often used to treat hyperthyroidism is ____________ - ANSWER-
Radioactive Iodine or Thyroidectomy
Name one factor that most commonly triggers a thyroid storm? - ANSWER-Stress
