NCLEX practice questions Endocrine disorders questions well answered 2024

NCLEX practice questions Endocrine disordersWhen thyroid hormone is administered for prolonged hypothyroidism for a patient, what should the nurse monitor for? a. angina b. depression c. mental confusion d. hypoglycemia - correct answer A. angina A patient comes to the clinic with complaints of severe thirst. The patient has been drinking up to 10L of cold water a day, and the patient's urine looks like water. What diagnostic test does the nurse anticipate the physician will order for diagnosis? a. complete blood count (CBC) b. fluid deprivation test c. urine specific gravity d. TSH test - correct answer b. fluid deprivation test What clinical manifestations doe the nurse recognize would be associated with diagnosis of hyperthyroidism? (select all that apply) a. A pulse rate slower than 90 bmp b. an elevated systolic blood pressure c. muscular fatigability d. weight loss e. intolerance to cold - correct answer b,c,d The nurse is caring for patient with hyperthyroidism who suddenly develops symptoms related to thyroid storm. What symptoms does the nurse recognize that are indicative of this emergency? a. heart rate of 62 b. blood pressure 90/58 mmHg c. Oxygenation saturation of 96% d. temperature of 102 F - correct answer d What pharmacologic therapy does the nurse anticipate administering when the patient is experiencing thyroid storm? (select all that apply) a. acetaminophen b. iodine c. propylthiouracil d. synthetic levothyroxine e. dexamethasone (Decadron) - correct answer a, b, c The nurse assess a patient who has an obvious goiter. What type of deficiency does the nurse recognize this is most likely the cause of this? a. thyrotropin b. iodine c. thyroxine d. calcitonin - correct answer b. iodine What breakfast items would the nurse recommend when assisting with the breakfast menu for a patient with hyperthyroidism? a. cereal with milk and bananas b. fried eggs and bacon c. orange juice and toast d. pork sausage and cranberry juice - correct answer d. pork sausage and cranberry juice A patient is suspected of having a pheochromocytoma and is having diagnostic tests done in the hospital. What symptoms does the nurse recognize as most significant for a patient with this disorder? a. blood pressure varying between 120/86 and 240/130 mmHg b. heart rate of 56-64 bmp