NSG 318 New Exam Info Questions With Complete
Solutions
At which time is the client at highest risk for hypoglycemia if
the client eats meals at 8:30 AM, noon, and 6:00 PM and
administers isoprene insulin suspension at 8 AM?
A. 10:00 am
B. 2:00 pm
C. 5:00 PM
D. 8:00 PM
C
Which alteration in fluid and electrolyte balance would the nurse
assess for in a client taking fludrocortisone?
A. Hypovolemia
B. Hypokalemia
C. Hyponatremia
D. Hypercalcemia
B
Which supplement would the nurse expect to incorporate into
the plan of care for a client with Addison disease who is taking a
loop diuretic? SATA
A. Iron
B. Sodium
C. Vitamins
,D. Calcium
E. Potassium
D, E
Which assessment finding would the nurse monitor for in a
client with type 1 diabetes mellitus who is receiving growth
hormone?
A. Hypertension
B. Hypercalciuria
C. Hyperglycemia
D. Hypothyroidism
C
Which statement by the student nurse indicates effective
learning if the nurse teaches the student nurse about various drug
interactions with thyroid drugs?
A. Thyroid drugs may increase serum digitalis levels
B. Thyroid drug absorption is increased by cholestyramine
C. Thyroid drugs may decrease the activity of oral
anticoagulants
D. Thyroid drugs may decrease the activity of hypoglycemic
drugs
D
Which response by the client indicates that the nurse's teaching
was effective if the nurse is educating a client who is taking
thyroid hormone replacement therapy?
A. I should take the thyroid tablet every night after dinner
B. I should take the tablet every morning on an empty stomach
, C. I should take the tablet twice daily, before breakfast and after
breakfast
D. I can stop the medication whenever I want without consulting
my primary health care provider
B
Which assessment finding is a priority for the nurse to address if
the nurse is caring for a client who has just begun levothyroxine
therapy?
A. Irritability
B. Brittle nails
C. Intolerance to cold
D. Weight gain of 3 pounds in the last week
A
Which response would the nurse offer to a client on
levothyroxine who asks when the symptoms of hypothyroidism
will stop?
A. The medication will be effective in a couple of days
B. It can take 2 to 4 weeks before the med is effective
C. You will need to be patient because this medication takes 2
months to start working
D. This is a long-term therapy, and it will take at least 6 weeks
before the medication is effective
B
Which adverse effect is associated with the long-term use of
prednisone therapy? SATA
A. Weight gain
Solutions
At which time is the client at highest risk for hypoglycemia if
the client eats meals at 8:30 AM, noon, and 6:00 PM and
administers isoprene insulin suspension at 8 AM?
A. 10:00 am
B. 2:00 pm
C. 5:00 PM
D. 8:00 PM
C
Which alteration in fluid and electrolyte balance would the nurse
assess for in a client taking fludrocortisone?
A. Hypovolemia
B. Hypokalemia
C. Hyponatremia
D. Hypercalcemia
B
Which supplement would the nurse expect to incorporate into
the plan of care for a client with Addison disease who is taking a
loop diuretic? SATA
A. Iron
B. Sodium
C. Vitamins
,D. Calcium
E. Potassium
D, E
Which assessment finding would the nurse monitor for in a
client with type 1 diabetes mellitus who is receiving growth
hormone?
A. Hypertension
B. Hypercalciuria
C. Hyperglycemia
D. Hypothyroidism
C
Which statement by the student nurse indicates effective
learning if the nurse teaches the student nurse about various drug
interactions with thyroid drugs?
A. Thyroid drugs may increase serum digitalis levels
B. Thyroid drug absorption is increased by cholestyramine
C. Thyroid drugs may decrease the activity of oral
anticoagulants
D. Thyroid drugs may decrease the activity of hypoglycemic
drugs
D
Which response by the client indicates that the nurse's teaching
was effective if the nurse is educating a client who is taking
thyroid hormone replacement therapy?
A. I should take the thyroid tablet every night after dinner
B. I should take the tablet every morning on an empty stomach
, C. I should take the tablet twice daily, before breakfast and after
breakfast
D. I can stop the medication whenever I want without consulting
my primary health care provider
B
Which assessment finding is a priority for the nurse to address if
the nurse is caring for a client who has just begun levothyroxine
therapy?
A. Irritability
B. Brittle nails
C. Intolerance to cold
D. Weight gain of 3 pounds in the last week
A
Which response would the nurse offer to a client on
levothyroxine who asks when the symptoms of hypothyroidism
will stop?
A. The medication will be effective in a couple of days
B. It can take 2 to 4 weeks before the med is effective
C. You will need to be patient because this medication takes 2
months to start working
D. This is a long-term therapy, and it will take at least 6 weeks
before the medication is effective
B
Which adverse effect is associated with the long-term use of
prednisone therapy? SATA
A. Weight gain
