Exam 2: NUR265 / NUR 265 (Latest 2026/
2027 Update) Advanced Concepts of Medical-
Surgical Nursing Guide| Questions &
Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified
Solutions)- Galen
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
2027 Update) Advanced Concepts of Medical-
Surgical Nursing Guide| Questions &
Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified
Solutions)- Galen
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
