Exam 1: NR 293 / NR293 (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Pharmacology for Nursing Practice | Questions and Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct – Chamberlain

Exam 1: NR 293 / NR293 (Latest
Update ) Pharmacology
for Nursing Practice | Questions and
Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct –
Chamberlain


Question:
What are the expected lab findings of someone who has hypothyroidism?
Answer:
-high TSH


-low T3 + T4




Question:
What is prescribed to someone with hypothyroidism?
Answer:
Levothyroxine

,Question:
What are manifestations of someone who has hypothyroidism?
Answer:
-Memory loss
-Obesity
-Myalgia
-Slowness (mentally/physically)
-Skin & hair is dry
-Onset is gradual
-Tired
-Intolerance to cold
-Raised BP
-Energy levels are down
-Depression




Question:
How does levothyroxine work?
Answer:
replaces thyroid hormone

,Question:
What are the priority adverse effects of levothyroxine?
Answer:
-Cardiac Dysrhythmias: chest pain, heart palpitations, tachycardia
-s/s of hyperthyroidism




Question:
When should levothyroxine be taken?
Answer:
-take in the AM
-take before food




Question:
What are the priority client teachings of levothyroxine?
Answer:
-cannot substitute brands
-TSH, T3 + T4 lab monitoring
-can continue with pregnancy
-therapeutic effects may take several weeks

, Question:
What are normal thyroid lab results called?
Answer:
Euthyroid




Question:
What are the goals of treatment of diabetes?
Answer:
-Glycemic Control: Hemoglobin A1C: less than 6.5%; Fasting Blood Glucose:
70-130 mg/dL
-Prevention of Complications




Question:
What is Hypoglycemia?
Answer:
low blood sugar (glucose); less than 70