Metabolism Practice Questions With Complete Solutions

Common symptoms of DM includes? Select all that apply correct answer: • Hyperglycemia • Blurred vision • Frequent urination • Increased appetite. Treatment of DKA would include? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY correct answer: • IV fluids • Bicarbonate • IV insulin. Expected lab findings in the pt with hypothyroidism would include? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY correct answer: • Increased TSH • Decreased T3 • Decreased T4. Pts with hyperparathyroidism are at risk for osteoporosis. True or False correct answer: True Approximately 50-75% of all cases of chronic renal failure result from which of the following? correct answer: Diabetes and hypertension Which statement is true about ketosis? correct answer: It is caused by breakdown of fatty acids for energy. Diabetes insipidus is from excessive fluid excretion in the kidneys caused by deficient antidiuretic hormone levels. True or False correct answer: True The metabolic abnormalities that lead to type 2 diabetes include? correct answer: Insulin resistance Pt education is important in diabetes. Which of the following would be essential to teach a diabetic pt? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY correct answer: • Need for regular exercise and weight management • Need for good nail care and examination of feet on a regular basis • Need for yearly dilated eye exams • Need for lab tests for urine microalbumin. Which electrolyte alteration occurs in Addison's disease? correct answer: Hyponatremia Which of the following indicates hyperglycemia in a diabetic? correct answer: Flushed dry skin and thirst. Which of the following residents of a long-term facility is exhibiting signs and symptoms that are indicative of hypothyroidism? correct answer: An 80-year-old woman who has uncharacteristically lost her appetite of late and often complains of feeling cold. A pt is returning from a subtotal throidectomy for the treatment of hyperthyroidism.The immediate priority for the nurse assigned to this pt is to assess for which of the following? correct answer: Respiratory distress A pt is admitted with the diagnosis of hypoglycemia. What clinical manifestations would you expect to see? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY correct answer: Diaphoresis Hunger The major manifestations of Cushing's syndrome include? correct answer: Overt diabetes mellitus Identify the risk factors for Type II diabetes mellitus. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY correct answer: • Gestational diabetes • Family history • Advancing age. Goiters can occur in hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. True or False correct answer: True Long term corticosteroid therapy and Cushing's disease may cause which of the following? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY correct answer: • Delayed wound healing • Osteoporosis • "Moon" face. A pt with longstanding type 2 diabetes is surprised at his high blood sugar readings while recovering from an emergency surgery. Which of the following factors may have contributed to the pt's inordinately elevated blood glucose levels? correct answer: The stress of the event caused the release of