NR 293 SYNTHETIC THYROID
HORMONE | COMPREHENSIVE
PHARMACOLOGY STUDY GUIDE,
PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
2026/2027
1 of 21
Term
The nurse should advise the client who recently began thyroid
replacement therapy to notify the healthcare provider immediately
about which symptoms. Select all that apply
a. Palpitations
b. Bradycardia
c. Irritability
d. Severe hypotension
e. Excitability
f. Severe edema.
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, regrowth of hair, weight loss, hypertension, cardiac dysrhythmia,
increased energy insomnia, dosed in mcg
Palpitations, irritability,
excitability, irritability, palpitations
excitability
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2 of 21
Term
What body processes and systems does the thyroid affect?
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immune system function, bone cardiovascular health, nerve
density, muscle strength, digestive conduction, skin elasticity, immune
processes response
basal metabolic rate, lipid
metabolism, carbohydrate
blood pressure regulation, kidney metabolism, normal growth and
function, liver detoxification, development,
respiratory capacity thermoregulation,
cardiovascular systemic
functions
Don't know?
HORMONE | COMPREHENSIVE
PHARMACOLOGY STUDY GUIDE,
PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
2026/2027
1 of 21
Term
The nurse should advise the client who recently began thyroid
replacement therapy to notify the healthcare provider immediately
about which symptoms. Select all that apply
a. Palpitations
b. Bradycardia
c. Irritability
d. Severe hypotension
e. Excitability
f. Severe edema.
Give this one a go later!
, regrowth of hair, weight loss, hypertension, cardiac dysrhythmia,
increased energy insomnia, dosed in mcg
Palpitations, irritability,
excitability, irritability, palpitations
excitability
Don't know?
2 of 21
Term
What body processes and systems does the thyroid affect?
Give this one a go later!
immune system function, bone cardiovascular health, nerve
density, muscle strength, digestive conduction, skin elasticity, immune
processes response
basal metabolic rate, lipid
metabolism, carbohydrate
blood pressure regulation, kidney metabolism, normal growth and
function, liver detoxification, development,
respiratory capacity thermoregulation,
cardiovascular systemic
functions
Don't know?
