Sarah Michelle FNP Practice Test EXAM 2025 UPDATE
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What is the screening tool for the thyroid? - ...(ANSWERS)....TSH Level
What is the screening tool for the thyroid? - ...(ANSWERS)....TSH Level
What is the normal range for TSH? - ...(ANSWERS)....0.5-5.0
What is the normal range for TSH? - ...(ANSWERS)....0.5-5.0
When do you order a full thyroid profile? - ...(ANSWERS)....If thyroid screening of
TSH comes back abnormal, then we will reorder TSH and T3, T4.
When do you order a full thyroid profile? - ...(ANSWERS)....If thyroid screening of
TSH comes back abnormal, then we will reorder TSH and T3, T4.
What disorder demonstrates a low TSH level and high T3 and T4 levels? -
...(ANSWERS)....Hyperthyroidism
What disorder demonstrates a low TSH level and high T3 and T4 levels? -
...(ANSWERS)....Hyperthyroidism
,What disorder demonstrates a high TSH level and low T3 and T4 levels? -
...(ANSWERS)....Hypothyroidism
What disorder demonstrates a high TSH level and low T3 and T4 levels? -
...(ANSWERS)....Hypothyroidism
What medication is used to treat hypothyroidism? -
...(ANSWERS)....Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
What medication is used to treat hypothyroidism? -
...(ANSWERS)....Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
What dose of Synthroid do you want to start your patient on? - ...(ANSWERS)....If
patient is elderly or if they have a significant cardiac history then we are going to
start at a lower dose of 12.5-25 mcg po daily.
In a normal healthy patient, we will start at 25-50 mcg po daily.
What dose of Synthroid do you want to start your patient on? - ...(ANSWERS)....If
patient is elderly or if they have a significant cardiac history then we are going to
start at a lower dose of 12.5-25 mcg po daily.
In a normal healthy patient, we will start at 25-50 mcg po daily.
After initiation of medication for treatment of hypothyroidism, when do you
recheck TSH level? - ...(ANSWERS)....6-8 weeks
,After initiation of medication for treatment of hypothyroidism, when do you
recheck TSH level? - ...(ANSWERS)....6-8 weeks
When TSH level is stabilized, how often do you recheck their level? -
...(ANSWERS)....Every 6-12 months
When TSH level is stabilized, how often do you recheck their level? -
...(ANSWERS)....Every 6-12 months
What is the go to medication for treatment of hyperthyroidism? -
...(ANSWERS)....Tapazole and PTU
What is the go to medication for treatment of hyperthyroidism? -
...(ANSWERS)....Tapazole and PTU
How do you manage treatment for hyperthyroidism in a pregnant patient? -
...(ANSWERS)....We need to use PTU instead if they are in their first trimester.
After first trimester, then they can be switched to tapazole.
How do you manage treatment for hyperthyroidism in a pregnant patient? -
...(ANSWERS)....We need to use PTU instead if they are in their first trimester.
After first trimester, then they can be switched to tapazole.
What medication class is used to treat symptoms of hyperthyroidism? -
...(ANSWERS)....Beta-blockers- these help manage tachycardia and palpitations
, What medication class is used to treat symptoms of hyperthyroidism? -
...(ANSWERS)....Beta-blockers- these help manage tachycardia and palpitations
What are 2 other treatments for the hyperthyroidism? -
...(ANSWERS)....Thyroidectomy and radioactive iodine
What are 2 other treatments for the hyperthyroidism? -
...(ANSWERS)....Thyroidectomy and radioactive iodine
What labs are used to measure and evaluate kidney function? -
...(ANSWERS)....GFR, BUN, Creatinine
What labs are used to measure and evaluate kidney function? -
...(ANSWERS)....GFR, BUN, Creatinine
What lab value is most accurate description of kidney function? -
...(ANSWERS)....GFR- this is going to tell us how the kidneys are filtering the blood
and how well they are removing waste.
What lab value is most accurate description of kidney function? -
...(ANSWERS)....GFR- this is going to tell us how the kidneys are filtering the blood
and how well they are removing waste.
What is a normal GFR value? - ...(ANSWERS)....>90
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What is the screening tool for the thyroid? - ...(ANSWERS)....TSH Level
What is the screening tool for the thyroid? - ...(ANSWERS)....TSH Level
What is the normal range for TSH? - ...(ANSWERS)....0.5-5.0
What is the normal range for TSH? - ...(ANSWERS)....0.5-5.0
When do you order a full thyroid profile? - ...(ANSWERS)....If thyroid screening of
TSH comes back abnormal, then we will reorder TSH and T3, T4.
When do you order a full thyroid profile? - ...(ANSWERS)....If thyroid screening of
TSH comes back abnormal, then we will reorder TSH and T3, T4.
What disorder demonstrates a low TSH level and high T3 and T4 levels? -
...(ANSWERS)....Hyperthyroidism
What disorder demonstrates a low TSH level and high T3 and T4 levels? -
...(ANSWERS)....Hyperthyroidism
,What disorder demonstrates a high TSH level and low T3 and T4 levels? -
...(ANSWERS)....Hypothyroidism
What disorder demonstrates a high TSH level and low T3 and T4 levels? -
...(ANSWERS)....Hypothyroidism
What medication is used to treat hypothyroidism? -
...(ANSWERS)....Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
What medication is used to treat hypothyroidism? -
...(ANSWERS)....Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
What dose of Synthroid do you want to start your patient on? - ...(ANSWERS)....If
patient is elderly or if they have a significant cardiac history then we are going to
start at a lower dose of 12.5-25 mcg po daily.
In a normal healthy patient, we will start at 25-50 mcg po daily.
What dose of Synthroid do you want to start your patient on? - ...(ANSWERS)....If
patient is elderly or if they have a significant cardiac history then we are going to
start at a lower dose of 12.5-25 mcg po daily.
In a normal healthy patient, we will start at 25-50 mcg po daily.
After initiation of medication for treatment of hypothyroidism, when do you
recheck TSH level? - ...(ANSWERS)....6-8 weeks
,After initiation of medication for treatment of hypothyroidism, when do you
recheck TSH level? - ...(ANSWERS)....6-8 weeks
When TSH level is stabilized, how often do you recheck their level? -
...(ANSWERS)....Every 6-12 months
When TSH level is stabilized, how often do you recheck their level? -
...(ANSWERS)....Every 6-12 months
What is the go to medication for treatment of hyperthyroidism? -
...(ANSWERS)....Tapazole and PTU
What is the go to medication for treatment of hyperthyroidism? -
...(ANSWERS)....Tapazole and PTU
How do you manage treatment for hyperthyroidism in a pregnant patient? -
...(ANSWERS)....We need to use PTU instead if they are in their first trimester.
After first trimester, then they can be switched to tapazole.
How do you manage treatment for hyperthyroidism in a pregnant patient? -
...(ANSWERS)....We need to use PTU instead if they are in their first trimester.
After first trimester, then they can be switched to tapazole.
What medication class is used to treat symptoms of hyperthyroidism? -
...(ANSWERS)....Beta-blockers- these help manage tachycardia and palpitations
, What medication class is used to treat symptoms of hyperthyroidism? -
...(ANSWERS)....Beta-blockers- these help manage tachycardia and palpitations
What are 2 other treatments for the hyperthyroidism? -
...(ANSWERS)....Thyroidectomy and radioactive iodine
What are 2 other treatments for the hyperthyroidism? -
...(ANSWERS)....Thyroidectomy and radioactive iodine
What labs are used to measure and evaluate kidney function? -
...(ANSWERS)....GFR, BUN, Creatinine
What labs are used to measure and evaluate kidney function? -
...(ANSWERS)....GFR, BUN, Creatinine
What lab value is most accurate description of kidney function? -
...(ANSWERS)....GFR- this is going to tell us how the kidneys are filtering the blood
and how well they are removing waste.
What lab value is most accurate description of kidney function? -
...(ANSWERS)....GFR- this is going to tell us how the kidneys are filtering the blood
and how well they are removing waste.
What is a normal GFR value? - ...(ANSWERS)....>90
