HESI REVIEW QUESTIONS: ENDOCRINE
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
What diagnostic tests are used to determine thyroid activity? - correct answer-t3, t4
What condition results from the tmt of hyperthyroidism - correct answer-hypothyroidism
Requiring thyroid replacement
Sx of hyperthyroidism - correct answer-weight loss
Heat intolerance
Diarrhea
Sx of hypothyroidism - correct answer-fatigue
Cold intolerance
Weight gain
5 teaching points for pt beginning corticosteroid therapy - correct answer-continue
medication until weaning plan is begun by physician
Monitor serum k, glucose, na
Weigh daily and report gain >5lb/wk
Monitor bp and pulse
Teach sx of Cushing’s syndrome
Physical appearance of Cushing’s syndrome - correct answer-moon face
Obesity in trunk
Buffalo hump
Muscle atrophy
Thin skin
Which type of dm needs insulin? - correct answer-1
Which type of dm sometimes requires no medications? - correct answer-2
List 5 sx of hyperglycemia - correct answer-polyphagia
Polyuria
Polydipsia
Weakness
Weight loss
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
What diagnostic tests are used to determine thyroid activity? - correct answer-t3, t4
What condition results from the tmt of hyperthyroidism - correct answer-hypothyroidism
Requiring thyroid replacement
Sx of hyperthyroidism - correct answer-weight loss
Heat intolerance
Diarrhea
Sx of hypothyroidism - correct answer-fatigue
Cold intolerance
Weight gain
5 teaching points for pt beginning corticosteroid therapy - correct answer-continue
medication until weaning plan is begun by physician
Monitor serum k, glucose, na
Weigh daily and report gain >5lb/wk
Monitor bp and pulse
Teach sx of Cushing’s syndrome
Physical appearance of Cushing’s syndrome - correct answer-moon face
Obesity in trunk
Buffalo hump
Muscle atrophy
Thin skin
Which type of dm needs insulin? - correct answer-1
Which type of dm sometimes requires no medications? - correct answer-2
List 5 sx of hyperglycemia - correct answer-polyphagia
Polyuria
Polydipsia
Weakness
Weight loss