NCLEX: Endocrine Disorders well answered 2024

NCLEX: Endocrine DisordersPolydipsia, polyuria, and weight loss are signs of what endocrine disorder? - correct answer Hyperglycemia Metformin and glucophage would be prescribed for what endocrine disorder? - correct answer Hyperglycemia Weight gain, tiredness, and bradycardia are s/s of what endocrine disorder? - correct answer Hypothyroidism Irritability, jitters, palpitations, diaphoresis, and tachycardia are signs of what endocrine disorder? - correct answer Hypoglycemia Crohn's disease involves what s/s? - correct answer Weight loss, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. It effects segmental parts of the submucosa and mucosa. A client with Type 1 DM, will receive how much of his insulin before surgery? - correct answer 1/2 dose of insulin What medication is used to treat *hypothyrodisim*? - correct answer *Levothyroxine*, a synthetic form of the thyroid hormone T4, and is the medication of choice for treating hypothyroidism. What is the correct method for palpating the thyroid glands? - correct answer Encircle the client's neck with both hands, have the client slightly extend his neck, and ask him to swallow. A client who has hypothyroidism who experiences trauma, recent surgery, or severe infection is at risk for developing what condition? - correct answer Myxedema coma - A loss of brain function as a result of severe, longstanding low level of thyroid hormone in the blood. Patient is hypothermic (low functioning thyroid gland)