Rasmussen Medical Exam Questions And Answers
(Verified Answers )
1. *PT PAP HOT*
ªPituitary
ªThyroid
ªPancreas
ªAdrenals
ªParathyroid
ªHypothalamus
ªOvaries
ªTestes: What are the glands of the endocrine system? (SATA Q?)
2. Grave's disease: an autoimmune disorder that is caused by hyperthyroidism and is characteriz ed by *goiter
and/or exophthalmos*
3. *Treatments*
ªRx: methimazole, atenolol, and *iodine-131*
ªradiation therapy
*Nursing Interventions*
ªprovide a calm environment
ªkeep patients room cool
ªassess pain
ªprepare patient for surgery
ªpost-operative care
ªmaintain a patent airway
-------- same as hypothyroidism ---------
,ªprovide periods of rest
ªcontinuous cardiac monitoring
ªmonitor vital signs
ªdaily weight
, ªmonitor I&O
ªmonitor laboratory tests
ªapply antiembolism stockings to prevent DVT
ªprovide skin care: *HYPERthyroidism aka Grave's disease*
ªTreatments
4. pituitary gland: is considered to be the "master gland" as it secretes hormone s that control other
parts of the endocrine system.
5. ªACTH
ªTSH
ªare the most life threatening because they cause a decrease in t he secretion
of vital hormones from the adrenal and thyroid glands.: *Anterior HYPOpituitarism*
ªDeficiencies of which two hormones are the most life threatening?
6. Bloodwork (*all are DECREASED*)
ªT3
ªT4
ªProlactin
ªTestosterone
ªEstradiol
Scans (you'll always draw blood work first for diagnostics though)
ªCT/MRI - detect bone or soft tissue lesions
ªSkull X-ray - detect enlargement, erosions, and calcification of the sella turci-
ca: *Anterior HYPOpituitarism*
ªLaboratory & Diagnostic Tests
(Verified Answers )
1. *PT PAP HOT*
ªPituitary
ªThyroid
ªPancreas
ªAdrenals
ªParathyroid
ªHypothalamus
ªOvaries
ªTestes: What are the glands of the endocrine system? (SATA Q?)
2. Grave's disease: an autoimmune disorder that is caused by hyperthyroidism and is characteriz ed by *goiter
and/or exophthalmos*
3. *Treatments*
ªRx: methimazole, atenolol, and *iodine-131*
ªradiation therapy
*Nursing Interventions*
ªprovide a calm environment
ªkeep patients room cool
ªassess pain
ªprepare patient for surgery
ªpost-operative care
ªmaintain a patent airway
-------- same as hypothyroidism ---------
,ªprovide periods of rest
ªcontinuous cardiac monitoring
ªmonitor vital signs
ªdaily weight
, ªmonitor I&O
ªmonitor laboratory tests
ªapply antiembolism stockings to prevent DVT
ªprovide skin care: *HYPERthyroidism aka Grave's disease*
ªTreatments
4. pituitary gland: is considered to be the "master gland" as it secretes hormone s that control other
parts of the endocrine system.
5. ªACTH
ªTSH
ªare the most life threatening because they cause a decrease in t he secretion
of vital hormones from the adrenal and thyroid glands.: *Anterior HYPOpituitarism*
ªDeficiencies of which two hormones are the most life threatening?
6. Bloodwork (*all are DECREASED*)
ªT3
ªT4
ªProlactin
ªTestosterone
ªEstradiol
Scans (you'll always draw blood work first for diagnostics though)
ªCT/MRI - detect bone or soft tissue lesions
ªSkull X-ray - detect enlargement, erosions, and calcification of the sella turci-
ca: *Anterior HYPOpituitarism*
ªLaboratory & Diagnostic Tests
