PN 140 Test 3 Practice Questions: Part 2
and answers 100% correct
A patient reports they do not eat enough iodine in their diet. What condition
are they most susceptible to?
A. Pheochromocytoma
B. Hyperthyroidism
C. Thyroid Storm
D. Hypothyroidism - correct answer D. Hypothyroidism
Iodine helps make T3 and T4....if a person does not consume enough iodine
they are at risk for developing HYPOTHYROIDISM.
A patient is being discharged home for treatment of hypothyroidism. Which
medication is most commonly prescribed for this condition?
A. Tapazole
B. PTU (Propylthiouracil)
C. Synthroid
,D. Inderal - correct answer C. Synthroid is the only medication listed that
treats hypothyroidism. All the other medications are used for hyperthyroidism.
You are performing discharge teaching with a patient who is going home on
Synthroid. Which statement by the patient causes you to re-educate the
patient about this medication?
A. "I will take this medication at bedtime with a snack."
B. "I will never stop taking the medication abruptly."
C. "If I have palpitations, chest pain, intolerance to heat, or feel restless, I will
notify the doctor."
D. "I will not take this medication at the same time I take my Carafate." -
correct answer A. "I will take this medication at bedtime with a snack."
Synthroid is best taken in the MORNING on an empty stomach. All the other
statements are correct about taking Synthroid.
A patient is admitted with complaints of palpations, excessive sweating, and
unable to tolerate heat. In addition, the patient voices concern about how her
appearance has changed over the past year. The patient presents with
protruding eyeballs and pretibial myxedema on the legs and feet. Which of the
following is the likely cause of the patient's signs and symptoms?
A. Thyroiditis
B. Deficiency of iodine consumption
,C. Grave's Disease
D. Hypothyroidism - correct answer C. Grave's Disease
A patient who is in her first trimester of pregnancy is diagnosed with
hyperthyroidism. Which medication do you suspect the patient will be started
on?
A. Propylthiouracil (PTU)
B. Radioactive Iodine
C. Tapazole
D. Synthroid - correct answer A. Propylthiouracil (PTU)
Propylthiouracil (PTU) is the only anti-thyroid medication that can be used
during the 1st trimester of pregnancy.
Which of the following are treatment options for hyperthyroidism? Please
select all that apply:
A. Thyroidectomy
B. Methimazole
, C. Liothyronine Sodium "Cytomel"
D. Radioactive Iodine - correct answer The answers are A, B,and D.
Liothyronine Sodium "Cytomel" is a treatment for hypothyroidism. All the other
options are for hyperthyroidism.
A patient was recently discharged home for treatment of hypothyroidism and
was ordered to take Synthroid for treatment. The patient is re-admitted with
signs and symptoms of the following: heart rate 42, blood pressure 70/56,
blood glucose 55, and body temperature of 96.8 'F. The patient is very
fatigued and drowsy. The family reports the patient has not been taking
Synthroid since being discharged home from the hospital. Which of the
following conditions is this patient most likely experiencing?
A. Thryoid Storm
B. Myxedema Coma
C. Iodism
D. Toxic Nodular Goiter - correct answer B. Myxedema Coma
The red flags in this question are the patient's signs/symptoms and the report
from the family the patient hasn't been taking the prescribed Synthroid. The
patient is showing signs and symptoms of extreme hypothyroidism known as
Myxedema coma (which is life-threatening if not treated).
A patient is being educated on how to take their anti-thyroid medication.
Which of the following statements are INCORRECT?
and answers 100% correct
A patient reports they do not eat enough iodine in their diet. What condition
are they most susceptible to?
A. Pheochromocytoma
B. Hyperthyroidism
C. Thyroid Storm
D. Hypothyroidism - correct answer D. Hypothyroidism
Iodine helps make T3 and T4....if a person does not consume enough iodine
they are at risk for developing HYPOTHYROIDISM.
A patient is being discharged home for treatment of hypothyroidism. Which
medication is most commonly prescribed for this condition?
A. Tapazole
B. PTU (Propylthiouracil)
C. Synthroid
,D. Inderal - correct answer C. Synthroid is the only medication listed that
treats hypothyroidism. All the other medications are used for hyperthyroidism.
You are performing discharge teaching with a patient who is going home on
Synthroid. Which statement by the patient causes you to re-educate the
patient about this medication?
A. "I will take this medication at bedtime with a snack."
B. "I will never stop taking the medication abruptly."
C. "If I have palpitations, chest pain, intolerance to heat, or feel restless, I will
notify the doctor."
D. "I will not take this medication at the same time I take my Carafate." -
correct answer A. "I will take this medication at bedtime with a snack."
Synthroid is best taken in the MORNING on an empty stomach. All the other
statements are correct about taking Synthroid.
A patient is admitted with complaints of palpations, excessive sweating, and
unable to tolerate heat. In addition, the patient voices concern about how her
appearance has changed over the past year. The patient presents with
protruding eyeballs and pretibial myxedema on the legs and feet. Which of the
following is the likely cause of the patient's signs and symptoms?
A. Thyroiditis
B. Deficiency of iodine consumption
,C. Grave's Disease
D. Hypothyroidism - correct answer C. Grave's Disease
A patient who is in her first trimester of pregnancy is diagnosed with
hyperthyroidism. Which medication do you suspect the patient will be started
on?
A. Propylthiouracil (PTU)
B. Radioactive Iodine
C. Tapazole
D. Synthroid - correct answer A. Propylthiouracil (PTU)
Propylthiouracil (PTU) is the only anti-thyroid medication that can be used
during the 1st trimester of pregnancy.
Which of the following are treatment options for hyperthyroidism? Please
select all that apply:
A. Thyroidectomy
B. Methimazole
, C. Liothyronine Sodium "Cytomel"
D. Radioactive Iodine - correct answer The answers are A, B,and D.
Liothyronine Sodium "Cytomel" is a treatment for hypothyroidism. All the other
options are for hyperthyroidism.
A patient was recently discharged home for treatment of hypothyroidism and
was ordered to take Synthroid for treatment. The patient is re-admitted with
signs and symptoms of the following: heart rate 42, blood pressure 70/56,
blood glucose 55, and body temperature of 96.8 'F. The patient is very
fatigued and drowsy. The family reports the patient has not been taking
Synthroid since being discharged home from the hospital. Which of the
following conditions is this patient most likely experiencing?
A. Thryoid Storm
B. Myxedema Coma
C. Iodism
D. Toxic Nodular Goiter - correct answer B. Myxedema Coma
The red flags in this question are the patient's signs/symptoms and the report
from the family the patient hasn't been taking the prescribed Synthroid. The
patient is showing signs and symptoms of extreme hypothyroidism known as
Myxedema coma (which is life-threatening if not treated).
A patient is being educated on how to take their anti-thyroid medication.
Which of the following statements are INCORRECT?
