ADVANCED MED SURG GALEN COLLEGE
OF NURSING EXAM 2: CONTAINS 89
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS!
S/S of Hyperthyroidism - ANSWER: Atrial fibrillation, bruit or thrill
over the thyroid, Diaphoresis, Palpatations, Tachycardia, Heat
Intolerance, Weight loss
S/S of Hypothyroidism - ANSWER: Fatigue, Mental sluggishness,
Hypothermia, Dry flaky skin and thinning nails, cold intolerance, weight )()(%(()(()^
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What sign is elicited by tapping over the facial nerve and results in a *%&(&*(&
spasm? - ANSWER: Chvostek sign %(*(*%^(*(
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What does a positive Chvostek's sign indicate? - ANSWER:
Hypocalcemia
What other sign other than Chvostek's sign indicated hypocalcemia? -
ANSWER: Trousseau's sign
If a patient has a positive Chvostek's sign what is a possible problem
that could arise? - ANSWER: Airway ineffectiveness
TSH levels in hyperthyroidism are increased or decreased? -
ANSWER: Decreased (body is trying to compensate)
, ADVANCED MED SURG GALEN COLLEGE
OF NURSING EXAM 2: CONTAINS 89
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS!
T3 and T4 levels in hyperthyroidism are increased or decreased? -
ANSWER: Increased
TSH levels in hypothyroidism are increased or decreased? - ANSWER:
Increased (body is trying to compensate)
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What group of people is most commonly affected by hypothyroidism? - ^&*(&^
ANSWER: women
Hypocalcemia is common when what organ is injured during surgery? -
ANSWER: parathyroid
Dosages of this drug may need to be decreased if a client is also taking
levothyroxine (Synthroid)? - ANSWER: Coumadin
When should levothyroxine (Synthroid) be administered? - ANSWER:
In the morning, 2 hours away from any other drug
OF NURSING EXAM 2: CONTAINS 89
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS!
S/S of Hyperthyroidism - ANSWER: Atrial fibrillation, bruit or thrill
over the thyroid, Diaphoresis, Palpatations, Tachycardia, Heat
Intolerance, Weight loss
S/S of Hypothyroidism - ANSWER: Fatigue, Mental sluggishness,
Hypothermia, Dry flaky skin and thinning nails, cold intolerance, weight )()(%(()(()^
&)())*(&@
gane &^&%#%%
&$^*&*(&(
&(^*(*(^*(
*(^*(&*^&
What sign is elicited by tapping over the facial nerve and results in a *%&(&*(&
spasm? - ANSWER: Chvostek sign %(*(*%^(*(
^&*(&^
What does a positive Chvostek's sign indicate? - ANSWER:
Hypocalcemia
What other sign other than Chvostek's sign indicated hypocalcemia? -
ANSWER: Trousseau's sign
If a patient has a positive Chvostek's sign what is a possible problem
that could arise? - ANSWER: Airway ineffectiveness
TSH levels in hyperthyroidism are increased or decreased? -
ANSWER: Decreased (body is trying to compensate)
, ADVANCED MED SURG GALEN COLLEGE
OF NURSING EXAM 2: CONTAINS 89
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS!
T3 and T4 levels in hyperthyroidism are increased or decreased? -
ANSWER: Increased
TSH levels in hypothyroidism are increased or decreased? - ANSWER:
Increased (body is trying to compensate)
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T3 and T4 levels in hypothyroidism are increased or decreased? - &$^*&*(&(
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What group of people is most commonly affected by hypothyroidism? - ^&*(&^
ANSWER: women
Hypocalcemia is common when what organ is injured during surgery? -
ANSWER: parathyroid
Dosages of this drug may need to be decreased if a client is also taking
levothyroxine (Synthroid)? - ANSWER: Coumadin
When should levothyroxine (Synthroid) be administered? - ANSWER:
In the morning, 2 hours away from any other drug
