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CAPSTONE PNR 207 EXAM 2
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025/2026
GRADE A +100% CORRECT
Thyroid care: - ANS-If pt needs potassium iodine, make sure to dilute and admin through straw
to avoid staining teeth. If pt is due for thyroid panel bloodwork, instruct not to take asa 2
days before test
Levothyroxine (hypothyroidism) - ANS-Abruptly stopping hormone replacement can cause pt to
go into myxedema coma. S/S of myxedema coma include dizziness, respiratory distress,
hypoglycemia, hypothermia
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Addisons disease - ANS-Corticosteroids should be taken every day. Take with food. Do not stop
abruptly
Fructosamine assay - ANS-is a diagnostic test used to assess the degree of diabetic control of
blood sugar over the preceding 2-3 weeks
FVD - ANS-IV fluid replacement initiated with severe dehydration
Dermatitis - ANS-may benefit from oatmeal or starch therapeutic bath with tepid water
Colostomy (opening into the colon) care stoma site - ANS-pale stoma indicates a compromised
blood supply and should be reported immediately. Avoid foods that are constipating,
Whole kernel corn, tomatoes, and shrimp.
Ileostomy care (opening in the ileum, liquid effluent) - ANS-
Diarrhea - ANS-Treat with loperamide (antidiarrheal)
CAPSTONE PNR 207 EXAM 2
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025/2026
GRADE A +100% CORRECT
Thyroid care: - ANS-If pt needs potassium iodine, make sure to dilute and admin through straw
to avoid staining teeth. If pt is due for thyroid panel bloodwork, instruct not to take asa 2
days before test
Levothyroxine (hypothyroidism) - ANS-Abruptly stopping hormone replacement can cause pt to
go into myxedema coma. S/S of myxedema coma include dizziness, respiratory distress,
hypoglycemia, hypothermia
, 2
Addisons disease - ANS-Corticosteroids should be taken every day. Take with food. Do not stop
abruptly
Fructosamine assay - ANS-is a diagnostic test used to assess the degree of diabetic control of
blood sugar over the preceding 2-3 weeks
FVD - ANS-IV fluid replacement initiated with severe dehydration
Dermatitis - ANS-may benefit from oatmeal or starch therapeutic bath with tepid water
Colostomy (opening into the colon) care stoma site - ANS-pale stoma indicates a compromised
blood supply and should be reported immediately. Avoid foods that are constipating,
Whole kernel corn, tomatoes, and shrimp.
Ileostomy care (opening in the ileum, liquid effluent) - ANS-
Diarrhea - ANS-Treat with loperamide (antidiarrheal)
