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SECTION 11: MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING (Continued)
151. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of hyperthyroidism. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
A. Weight gain
B. Cold intolerance
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C. Tachycardia
D. Bradycardia
Answer: C
Hyperthyroidism causes increased metabolic rate, leading to weight loss, heat intolerance, and
tachycardia. Bradycardia is a sign of hypothyroidism. Weight gain and cold intolerance are also signs of
hypothyroidism.
152. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of hypothyroidism. Which of the following
medications should the nurse anticipate administering?
A. Propylthiouracil (PTU)
B. Methimazole
C. Levothyroxine
D. Propranolol
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Answer: C
Levothyroxine is thyroid hormone replacement used for hypothyroidism. PTU and methimazole are
antithyroid medications used for hyperthyroidism. Propranolol is used for hyperthyroidism symptoms.
153. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect?
A. Weight loss
B. Hypoglycemia
C. Moon face
D. Hypotension
Answer: C
Cushing's syndrome is characterized by moon face, buffalo hump, central obesity, hyperglycemia, and
hypertension. Weight loss, hypoglycemia, and hypotension are not typical.
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154. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of Addison's disease. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
A. Hypertension
B. Hyperglycemia
C. Hyperkalemia
D. Weight gain
Answer: C
Addison's disease (adrenal insufficiency) causes hypotension, hypoglycemia, hyperkalemia, and weight
loss. Hypertension, hyperglycemia, and weight gain are characteristic of Cushing's syndrome.
155. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of diabetes insipidus. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
A. Polyuria
B. Polydipsia
NCLEX-RN Practice Test Bank FINAL EXAM
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NCLEX-RN Practice Test Bank – Questions 151-300
SECTION 11: MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING (Continued)
151. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of hyperthyroidism. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
A. Weight gain
B. Cold intolerance
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C. Tachycardia
D. Bradycardia
Answer: C
Hyperthyroidism causes increased metabolic rate, leading to weight loss, heat intolerance, and
tachycardia. Bradycardia is a sign of hypothyroidism. Weight gain and cold intolerance are also signs of
hypothyroidism.
152. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of hypothyroidism. Which of the following
medications should the nurse anticipate administering?
A. Propylthiouracil (PTU)
B. Methimazole
C. Levothyroxine
D. Propranolol
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Answer: C
Levothyroxine is thyroid hormone replacement used for hypothyroidism. PTU and methimazole are
antithyroid medications used for hyperthyroidism. Propranolol is used for hyperthyroidism symptoms.
153. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect?
A. Weight loss
B. Hypoglycemia
C. Moon face
D. Hypotension
Answer: C
Cushing's syndrome is characterized by moon face, buffalo hump, central obesity, hyperglycemia, and
hypertension. Weight loss, hypoglycemia, and hypotension are not typical.
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154. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of Addison's disease. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
A. Hypertension
B. Hyperglycemia
C. Hyperkalemia
D. Weight gain
Answer: C
Addison's disease (adrenal insufficiency) causes hypotension, hypoglycemia, hyperkalemia, and weight
loss. Hypertension, hyperglycemia, and weight gain are characteristic of Cushing's syndrome.
155. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of diabetes insipidus. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
A. Polyuria
B. Polydipsia
