NR 293
EDAPT Week
5 Endocrine Pharmacology and Nutrition
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1. A patient is prescribed insulin lispro (Humalog) for postprandial glucose control. When
should the nurse instruct the patient to administer this medication?
A. 30 to 60 minutes before a meal
B. Immediately after eating
C. 15 minutes before a meal
D. Once daily at bedtime
Answer: C
Rationale: Insulin lispro is a rapid-acting insulin with an onset of 15 minutes. It should be
administered within 15 minutes of a meal to prevent hypoglycemia.
2. Which laboratory value is the most critical for a nurse to monitor in a patient taking
metformin (Glucophage) who is scheduled for a CT scan with IV contrast?
A. Serum potassium
B. White blood cell count
C. Hemoglobin A1c
D. Serum creatinine
Answer: D
, Rationale: Metformin is excreted by the kidneys. IV contrast can cause acute renal failure,
leading to metformin accumulation and lactic acidosis. Creatinine reflects renal function.
3. A patient with Type 1 Diabetes is found unconscious and clammy. The blood glucose is 42
mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer first if IV access is
unavailable?
A. IV Dextrose 50%
B. Glucagon IM
C. Subcutaneous Insulin Glargine
D. Oral orange juice
Answer: B
Rationale: Glucagon is the emergency treatment for severe hypoglycemia when the patient
is unconscious and cannot safely swallow or when IV access is not present.
4. A nurse is providing teaching for a patient starting levothyroxine (Synthroid). Which
instruction is most important regarding administration?
A. Take the medication with a full meal to avoid GI upset.
B. Take the medication with an antacid to improve absorption.
C. Take the medication at the same time every morning on an empty stomach.
D. Double the dose if a day is missed to maintain steady states.
Answer: C
EDAPT Week
5 Endocrine Pharmacology and Nutrition
Weekly Assessment • Practice Questions
UPDATE
Actual Questions & Verified Answers
with Detailed Clinical Rationales
Practice Questions with Rationales
Chamberlain University
NR 293
✓ 100% Verified Answers
✓ Complete Rationales Included
Exam (elaborations)
Instant PDF Download • Ready for Study
,NR 293 EDAPT Week 5: Endocrine Pharmacology and Nutrition 2026/2027 UPDATE
1. A patient is prescribed insulin lispro (Humalog) for postprandial glucose control. When
should the nurse instruct the patient to administer this medication?
A. 30 to 60 minutes before a meal
B. Immediately after eating
C. 15 minutes before a meal
D. Once daily at bedtime
Answer: C
Rationale: Insulin lispro is a rapid-acting insulin with an onset of 15 minutes. It should be
administered within 15 minutes of a meal to prevent hypoglycemia.
2. Which laboratory value is the most critical for a nurse to monitor in a patient taking
metformin (Glucophage) who is scheduled for a CT scan with IV contrast?
A. Serum potassium
B. White blood cell count
C. Hemoglobin A1c
D. Serum creatinine
Answer: D
, Rationale: Metformin is excreted by the kidneys. IV contrast can cause acute renal failure,
leading to metformin accumulation and lactic acidosis. Creatinine reflects renal function.
3. A patient with Type 1 Diabetes is found unconscious and clammy. The blood glucose is 42
mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer first if IV access is
unavailable?
A. IV Dextrose 50%
B. Glucagon IM
C. Subcutaneous Insulin Glargine
D. Oral orange juice
Answer: B
Rationale: Glucagon is the emergency treatment for severe hypoglycemia when the patient
is unconscious and cannot safely swallow or when IV access is not present.
4. A nurse is providing teaching for a patient starting levothyroxine (Synthroid). Which
instruction is most important regarding administration?
A. Take the medication with a full meal to avoid GI upset.
B. Take the medication with an antacid to improve absorption.
C. Take the medication at the same time every morning on an empty stomach.
D. Double the dose if a day is missed to maintain steady states.
Answer: C
