MARYVILLE NURS 623 EXAM 2
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
Which of the serum laboratory findings are present in the client with Cushing's
syndrome? - ANSWER✔✔-Increased cortisol, HYPERnatremia, and HYPOkalemia
Alice, age 48, has a benign thyroid nodule. The most common treatment involves: -
ANSWER✔✔-Watchful waiting with an annual follow-up
ACE inhibitors are given to clients with diabetes who have - ANSWER✔✔-persistent
proteinuria
A newly diagnosed client with diabetes who has an HbA1c of 7.5 is started on
therapeutic lifestyle changes (TLC) and medical nutritional therapy (MNT). Which oral
antidiabetic agent is recommended as monotherapy? - ANSWER✔✔-metformin
An elderly client with hyperthyroidism may present with atypical symptoms. Which of
the following manifestations are commonly seen in the elderly with hyperthyroidism? -
ANSWER✔✔-a-fib, depression, weight loss
Diane has had Cushing's disease for 20 years and has been taking hydrocortisone since
her diagnosis. Today, she appears with a thick trunk and thin extremities. She has a
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, "moon face," a "buffalo hump," thin skin with visible capillaries, and a number of
bruises that appear to be slow in healing. To what do you attribute these symptoms? -
ANSWER✔✔-excessive levels of cortisol
The following is a client's self-monitoring blood glucose log. The client receives 20 units
Novolin 70/30 in the morning (a.m.) and 20 units Novolin 70/30 in the evening (p.m.):
Fasting a.m. pre-dinner: 90, 150, 105, 144, 101, 172, 98, 201. What changes would you
make? - ANSWER✔✔-increase A.M. insulin
Dan, age 45, is obese and has type 2 diabetes. He has been having trouble getting his
glycohemoglobin under control. He's heard that exenatide (Byetta) causes weight loss
and wants to try it. What do you tell him? - ANSWER✔✔-"Let's try it. You're
glycohemoglobin will be lowered and you may lose weight."
Which is the only treatment option that is curative for primary hyperparathyroidism? -
ANSWER✔✔-parathyroidectomy
The most common worldwide cause of hypothyroidism is: - ANSWER✔✔-iodine
deficiency
What should be assessed for during exam on pt with HYPOparathyroidism? -
ANSWER✔✔-chvostek's sign
Morton has Type 2 diabetes. His treatment, which includes diet, exercise, and oral
antidiabetic agents, is insufficient to achieve acceptable glycemic control. Your next
course of action is to - ANSWER✔✔-ADD LONG-ACTING INSULIN
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PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
Which of the serum laboratory findings are present in the client with Cushing's
syndrome? - ANSWER✔✔-Increased cortisol, HYPERnatremia, and HYPOkalemia
Alice, age 48, has a benign thyroid nodule. The most common treatment involves: -
ANSWER✔✔-Watchful waiting with an annual follow-up
ACE inhibitors are given to clients with diabetes who have - ANSWER✔✔-persistent
proteinuria
A newly diagnosed client with diabetes who has an HbA1c of 7.5 is started on
therapeutic lifestyle changes (TLC) and medical nutritional therapy (MNT). Which oral
antidiabetic agent is recommended as monotherapy? - ANSWER✔✔-metformin
An elderly client with hyperthyroidism may present with atypical symptoms. Which of
the following manifestations are commonly seen in the elderly with hyperthyroidism? -
ANSWER✔✔-a-fib, depression, weight loss
Diane has had Cushing's disease for 20 years and has been taking hydrocortisone since
her diagnosis. Today, she appears with a thick trunk and thin extremities. She has a
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, "moon face," a "buffalo hump," thin skin with visible capillaries, and a number of
bruises that appear to be slow in healing. To what do you attribute these symptoms? -
ANSWER✔✔-excessive levels of cortisol
The following is a client's self-monitoring blood glucose log. The client receives 20 units
Novolin 70/30 in the morning (a.m.) and 20 units Novolin 70/30 in the evening (p.m.):
Fasting a.m. pre-dinner: 90, 150, 105, 144, 101, 172, 98, 201. What changes would you
make? - ANSWER✔✔-increase A.M. insulin
Dan, age 45, is obese and has type 2 diabetes. He has been having trouble getting his
glycohemoglobin under control. He's heard that exenatide (Byetta) causes weight loss
and wants to try it. What do you tell him? - ANSWER✔✔-"Let's try it. You're
glycohemoglobin will be lowered and you may lose weight."
Which is the only treatment option that is curative for primary hyperparathyroidism? -
ANSWER✔✔-parathyroidectomy
The most common worldwide cause of hypothyroidism is: - ANSWER✔✔-iodine
deficiency
What should be assessed for during exam on pt with HYPOparathyroidism? -
ANSWER✔✔-chvostek's sign
Morton has Type 2 diabetes. His treatment, which includes diet, exercise, and oral
antidiabetic agents, is insufficient to achieve acceptable glycemic control. Your next
course of action is to - ANSWER✔✔-ADD LONG-ACTING INSULIN
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