NR 293 Edapt Nursing Application: Hormone Regulation Drugs Questions With Complete Solutions

NR 293 Edapt Nursing Application: Hormone
Regulation Drugs Questions With Complete
Solutions

Select the correct subclass and endocrine gland of
origin/focus for each of the medications provided in
the table below. Correct Answers propylthiouracil:
Antithyroid/Thyroid

levothyroxine:
Synthetic hormone replacement/ Thyroid

octreotide:
Growth hormone antagonist/Anterior pituitary
gland

cosyntropin:
Adrenocorticotropic hormone mimicking/Anterior
pituitary gland

somatropin:
Growth hormone mimicking/Anterior pituitary gland

vasopressin:
Antidiuretic hormone mimicking/Posterior pituitary
gland

desmopressin:
Antidiuretic hormone mimicking/Posterior pituitary
gland

, The nurse caring for a client on cosyntropin should
share which information when administering the
drug? (SATA) Correct Answers -This medication is
an adrenocorticotropic mimicking hormone
-Cortisol has anti-inflammatory effects

The nurse caring for a client on levothyroxine
should take which factors into consideration when
administering the drug? (SATA) Correct Answers -
The medication should be given in the morning
-Monitor for symptoms of toxicity, such as heart
palpitations and excitability

The nurse caring for a client on octreotide should
be aware of which factors when administering the
drug? (SATA) Correct Answers -This medication
can cause changes in blood glucose levels
-Monitor for abdominal pain as this medication can
impair gallbladder function
-This medication is a growth hormone antagonist
-This medication stimulates various anabolic
(tissue-building) processes

The nurse caring for a client on propylthiouracil
should take which actions when administering the
drug? (SATA) Correct Answers -Administer the
medication at the same time each day
-Ensure that the patient's menu does not include
iodized salt