MARYVILLE NURS 623 EXAM 2 2026
EXAM 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 "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
Joy has gout. In teaching her about her disease, which food do you tell her
is allowed in her diet? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Broccoli
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EXAM 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 "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
Joy has gout. In teaching her about her disease, which food do you tell her
is allowed in her diet? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Broccoli
COPYRIGHT©NINJANERD 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2025. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE. PRIVACY
STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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