NUR521 Endocrine Quiz |Questions and Answers
Which of the following are indications for Testosterone (Androgen)
pharmacotherapy? (Select all that apply) - --Male Hypogonadism
-Postmenopausal women with inoperable Breast CA
-Adult male testicular failure and erectile dyfunction
-The nurse provides which medication instructions to a client who has been
prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid)? (Select all that apply) - --Notify the physician if
chest pain occurs.
-Take the medication on an empty stomach.
-Take the medication at the same time every morning, seperate from other
medications.
-Monitor your own pulse rate.
-Desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) is prescribed for the treatment of diabetes
insipidus. The nurse administering the medication monitors the client for which
therapeutic response? - -Decreased urinary output
-Mrs. Jones is c/o symptoms of "low blood glucose". You check her blood glucose
level and it is 50 mg/dL. You bring her 4 ounces orange juice, only to find her to be
very drowsy, having slurred speech, and disoriented. The best treatment for her
hypoglycemia is: - -Give her ½ amp of D50W IV stat per protocol
-Adverse effects of Calcitrol/Rocaltrol include: - -eakness, headache, and dry mouth
-A patient is started on Riserdronate (Actonel) for her osteoporosis. 4 days later she
complains of chest pain associated with swallowing. What may have prevented this?
- -Taking the medication with 6-8 ounces of water
-Patients taking somatropin should have which of the following monitored at follow
up appointments on a routine basis due to assess for adverse effects of the drug
therapy? (Select all that apply). - --For joint or limb pain
-Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) level
-Height and weight
-Serum Glucose level
-The health care provider prescribes exenatide (Byetta) for a client with type 1
diabetes mellitus who takes insulin. The nurse plans to take which appropriate
intervention? - -Hold the medication and call the health care provider, questioning the
prescription for the client.
-When oral contraceptives are prescribed for a client, the nurse should teach the
client about the potential of developing: - -Breakthrough bleeding
-Metformin is contraindicated in which patient? - -Type 2 diabetic with cirrhosis
-Glimepiride (Amaryl) is prescribed for a client with diabetes mellitus. A nurse
instructs the client to avoid which of the following while taking this medication? - -
Alcohol
Which of the following are indications for Testosterone (Androgen)
pharmacotherapy? (Select all that apply) - --Male Hypogonadism
-Postmenopausal women with inoperable Breast CA
-Adult male testicular failure and erectile dyfunction
-The nurse provides which medication instructions to a client who has been
prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid)? (Select all that apply) - --Notify the physician if
chest pain occurs.
-Take the medication on an empty stomach.
-Take the medication at the same time every morning, seperate from other
medications.
-Monitor your own pulse rate.
-Desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) is prescribed for the treatment of diabetes
insipidus. The nurse administering the medication monitors the client for which
therapeutic response? - -Decreased urinary output
-Mrs. Jones is c/o symptoms of "low blood glucose". You check her blood glucose
level and it is 50 mg/dL. You bring her 4 ounces orange juice, only to find her to be
very drowsy, having slurred speech, and disoriented. The best treatment for her
hypoglycemia is: - -Give her ½ amp of D50W IV stat per protocol
-Adverse effects of Calcitrol/Rocaltrol include: - -eakness, headache, and dry mouth
-A patient is started on Riserdronate (Actonel) for her osteoporosis. 4 days later she
complains of chest pain associated with swallowing. What may have prevented this?
- -Taking the medication with 6-8 ounces of water
-Patients taking somatropin should have which of the following monitored at follow
up appointments on a routine basis due to assess for adverse effects of the drug
therapy? (Select all that apply). - --For joint or limb pain
-Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) level
-Height and weight
-Serum Glucose level
-The health care provider prescribes exenatide (Byetta) for a client with type 1
diabetes mellitus who takes insulin. The nurse plans to take which appropriate
intervention? - -Hold the medication and call the health care provider, questioning the
prescription for the client.
-When oral contraceptives are prescribed for a client, the nurse should teach the
client about the potential of developing: - -Breakthrough bleeding
-Metformin is contraindicated in which patient? - -Type 2 diabetic with cirrhosis
-Glimepiride (Amaryl) is prescribed for a client with diabetes mellitus. A nurse
instructs the client to avoid which of the following while taking this medication? - -
Alcohol
