ENDOCRINE TEST BANK
ACTUAL EXAM CURRENTLY
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MATERIAL
A patient with Cushing syndrome has been hospitalized after a fall. The dietician consulted works with
the patient to improve the patient's nutritional intake. What foods should a patient with Cushing
syndrome eat to optimize health? Select all that apply.
A) Foods high in vitamin D
B) Foods high in calories
C) Foods high in protein
D) Foods high in calcium
E) Foods high in sodium
Ans: A, C, D
Feedback:
Foods high in vitamin D, protein, and calcium are recommended to minimize muscle wasting and
, osteoporosis. Referral to a dietitian may assist the patient in selecting appropriate foods that are also
low in sodium and calories.
A patient on corticosteroid therapy needs to be taught that a course of corticosteroids of 2 weeks'
duration can suppress the adrenal cortex for how long?
A) Up to 4 weeks
B) Up to 3 months
C) Up to 9 months
D) Up to 1 year
Ans: D
Feedback:
Suppression of the adrenal cortex may persist up to 1 year after a course of corticosteroids of only 2
weeks' duration.
A patient with Cushing syndrome as a result of a pituitary tumor has been admitted for a
transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. What would be most important for the nurse to monitor before,
during, and after surgery?
A) Blood glucose
B) Assessment of urine for blood
C) Weight
D) Oral temperature
Ans: A
Feedback:
Before, during, and after this surgery, blood glucose monitoring and assessment of stools for blood are
carried out. The patient's blood sugar is more likely to be volatile than body weight or temperature.
Hematuria is not a common complication.
What should the nurse teach a patient on corticosteroid therapy in order to reduce the patient's risk
of adrenal insufficiency?
A) Take the medication late in the day to mimic the body's natural rhythms.
B) Always have enough medication on hand to avoid running out.
ACTUAL EXAM CURRENTLY
TESTING COMPLETE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS) A+ STUDY
MATERIAL
A patient with Cushing syndrome has been hospitalized after a fall. The dietician consulted works with
the patient to improve the patient's nutritional intake. What foods should a patient with Cushing
syndrome eat to optimize health? Select all that apply.
A) Foods high in vitamin D
B) Foods high in calories
C) Foods high in protein
D) Foods high in calcium
E) Foods high in sodium
Ans: A, C, D
Feedback:
Foods high in vitamin D, protein, and calcium are recommended to minimize muscle wasting and
, osteoporosis. Referral to a dietitian may assist the patient in selecting appropriate foods that are also
low in sodium and calories.
A patient on corticosteroid therapy needs to be taught that a course of corticosteroids of 2 weeks'
duration can suppress the adrenal cortex for how long?
A) Up to 4 weeks
B) Up to 3 months
C) Up to 9 months
D) Up to 1 year
Ans: D
Feedback:
Suppression of the adrenal cortex may persist up to 1 year after a course of corticosteroids of only 2
weeks' duration.
A patient with Cushing syndrome as a result of a pituitary tumor has been admitted for a
transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. What would be most important for the nurse to monitor before,
during, and after surgery?
A) Blood glucose
B) Assessment of urine for blood
C) Weight
D) Oral temperature
Ans: A
Feedback:
Before, during, and after this surgery, blood glucose monitoring and assessment of stools for blood are
carried out. The patient's blood sugar is more likely to be volatile than body weight or temperature.
Hematuria is not a common complication.
What should the nurse teach a patient on corticosteroid therapy in order to reduce the patient's risk
of adrenal insufficiency?
A) Take the medication late in the day to mimic the body's natural rhythms.
B) Always have enough medication on hand to avoid running out.
