Pharmacology Made Easy 5.0 The Endocrine
System Test Questions and Answers
Question 1
A nurse is caring for a client who is about to begin taking somatropin. The nurse
should explain the need to monitor which of the following laboratory values?
(Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
Blood glucose
Rational:
Somatropin, a growth hormone, can suppress the thyroid gland and cause
hypothyroidism. The nurse should monitor TSH levels.
Somatropin can cause hyperglycemia. The nurse should monitor the client's blood
glucose levels and instruct the client to report polyphagia, polydipsia, and polyuria
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, Question 2
The nurse is teaching the client about pioglitazone. Which of the following client
statements indicate an understanding of the teaching?
For each client statement, click to specify if the statement indicates understanding or
a need for further teaching.
Correct Answer
When evaluating outcomes, the nurse should identify that the following client
statements indicate understanding of pioglitazone:
"I need to call the provider if I have nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain"
"I need to have my liver enzymes checked every 6 months"
"I need to call the provider if I notice blood in my urine",
"I could start my menstrual cycle again and need to use contraception."
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System Test Questions and Answers
Question 1
A nurse is caring for a client who is about to begin taking somatropin. The nurse
should explain the need to monitor which of the following laboratory values?
(Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
Blood glucose
Rational:
Somatropin, a growth hormone, can suppress the thyroid gland and cause
hypothyroidism. The nurse should monitor TSH levels.
Somatropin can cause hyperglycemia. The nurse should monitor the client's blood
glucose levels and instruct the client to report polyphagia, polydipsia, and polyuria
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, Question 2
The nurse is teaching the client about pioglitazone. Which of the following client
statements indicate an understanding of the teaching?
For each client statement, click to specify if the statement indicates understanding or
a need for further teaching.
Correct Answer
When evaluating outcomes, the nurse should identify that the following client
statements indicate understanding of pioglitazone:
"I need to call the provider if I have nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain"
"I need to have my liver enzymes checked every 6 months"
"I need to call the provider if I notice blood in my urine",
"I could start my menstrual cycle again and need to use contraception."
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