NU 185: Med-Surge II EXAM 4 PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026//GRADE +//
Which vitamin is directly involved in the metabolism of the hormones
secreted by the parathyroid? *Exam Cram Endocrine
Vitamin D
A client w/ acromegaly will most likely experience which symptom?
*Exam Cram Endocrine
Bone Pain
A diabetic client is taking Lantus Insulin for regulation of his blood
glucose levels. The nurse should know that this insulin will most likely
be administered? *Exam Cram Endocrine
At Night
A client w/ Polyuria, Polydipsia, and Polyphagia is diagnosed w/
diabetes mellitus. The nurse would expect that these symptoms are r/t?
*Exam Cram Endocrine
Hyperglycemia
Which laboratory test conducted on the client w/ Diabetes Mellitus
indicates compliance? *Exam Cram Endocrine
Hgb A-1C
A client hospitalized with acute glomerulonephritis has a positive ASO
titer. The nurse understands that the client's current illness is due to a...
*Exam Cram Renal
Prior Bacterial Infection
,The physician has prescribed hydralazine (Apresoline) for a client with
acute glomerulonephritis. Which finding indicates that the drug is
having the desired effect? *Exam Cram Renal
The clients bp has decreased
A client is admitted for removal of a goiter. Which nursing intervention
should receive priority during the postoperative period? *Exam Cram
Endocrine
Assessing the Clients Airway
A client is admitted for treatment of hypoparathyroidism. Based on the
client's diagnosis, the nurse would anticipate an order for? *Exam Cram
Endocrine
Calcium
A client with Addison's Disease will most likely exhibit which symptom?
*Exam Cram Endocrine
Bronze Pigmentation
A client w/ Cushing's Syndrome should be instructed to? *Exam Cram
Endocrine
Limit the Sodium in her DIet
The client w/ a suspected pituitary tumor will most likely exhibit
symptoms of? *Exam Cram Endocrine
Alteration in Visual Acuity
A diabetic client has been maintained on GLucophage (Metformin) for
regulation of his blood glucose levels. Which teaching should be
included in the plan of care? *Exam Cram Endocrine
Report changes in Urinary Pattern
, A client w/ diabetes experiences Somogyi's effect. To prevent this
complication, the nurse should instruct the client to? *Exam Cram
Endocrine
Eat a protein and carbohydrate snack at bedtime
Which item should be kept at the bedside of a client who has just
returned from having a thyroidectomy? *Exam Cram Endocrine
A tracheostomy set
A client with acute glomerulonephritis requests a snack. Which snack is
suitable given the client's dietary restrictions? *Exam Cram Renal
Applesauce
The physician has ordered Prednisone 50 mg daily to promote diuresis
in a client with nephrotic syndrome. The nurse should administer the
medication... *Exam Cram Renal
With a snack or glass of milk
A client receiving Gentamicin (Garamycin) IVPB has a morning peak
level of 12 micrograms/mL. The nurse should...*Exam Cram Renal
Notify the physician because the level is too high
The nurse is teaching the client with an ileal conduit regarding skin care
to prevent excoriation. In addition to applying a well-fitted collection
bag the client should be told to empty the collection bag... *Exam Cram
Renal
When it is one third full
ANSWERS 2026//GRADE +//
Which vitamin is directly involved in the metabolism of the hormones
secreted by the parathyroid? *Exam Cram Endocrine
Vitamin D
A client w/ acromegaly will most likely experience which symptom?
*Exam Cram Endocrine
Bone Pain
A diabetic client is taking Lantus Insulin for regulation of his blood
glucose levels. The nurse should know that this insulin will most likely
be administered? *Exam Cram Endocrine
At Night
A client w/ Polyuria, Polydipsia, and Polyphagia is diagnosed w/
diabetes mellitus. The nurse would expect that these symptoms are r/t?
*Exam Cram Endocrine
Hyperglycemia
Which laboratory test conducted on the client w/ Diabetes Mellitus
indicates compliance? *Exam Cram Endocrine
Hgb A-1C
A client hospitalized with acute glomerulonephritis has a positive ASO
titer. The nurse understands that the client's current illness is due to a...
*Exam Cram Renal
Prior Bacterial Infection
,The physician has prescribed hydralazine (Apresoline) for a client with
acute glomerulonephritis. Which finding indicates that the drug is
having the desired effect? *Exam Cram Renal
The clients bp has decreased
A client is admitted for removal of a goiter. Which nursing intervention
should receive priority during the postoperative period? *Exam Cram
Endocrine
Assessing the Clients Airway
A client is admitted for treatment of hypoparathyroidism. Based on the
client's diagnosis, the nurse would anticipate an order for? *Exam Cram
Endocrine
Calcium
A client with Addison's Disease will most likely exhibit which symptom?
*Exam Cram Endocrine
Bronze Pigmentation
A client w/ Cushing's Syndrome should be instructed to? *Exam Cram
Endocrine
Limit the Sodium in her DIet
The client w/ a suspected pituitary tumor will most likely exhibit
symptoms of? *Exam Cram Endocrine
Alteration in Visual Acuity
A diabetic client has been maintained on GLucophage (Metformin) for
regulation of his blood glucose levels. Which teaching should be
included in the plan of care? *Exam Cram Endocrine
Report changes in Urinary Pattern
, A client w/ diabetes experiences Somogyi's effect. To prevent this
complication, the nurse should instruct the client to? *Exam Cram
Endocrine
Eat a protein and carbohydrate snack at bedtime
Which item should be kept at the bedside of a client who has just
returned from having a thyroidectomy? *Exam Cram Endocrine
A tracheostomy set
A client with acute glomerulonephritis requests a snack. Which snack is
suitable given the client's dietary restrictions? *Exam Cram Renal
Applesauce
The physician has ordered Prednisone 50 mg daily to promote diuresis
in a client with nephrotic syndrome. The nurse should administer the
medication... *Exam Cram Renal
With a snack or glass of milk
A client receiving Gentamicin (Garamycin) IVPB has a morning peak
level of 12 micrograms/mL. The nurse should...*Exam Cram Renal
Notify the physician because the level is too high
The nurse is teaching the client with an ileal conduit regarding skin care
to prevent excoriation. In addition to applying a well-fitted collection
bag the client should be told to empty the collection bag... *Exam Cram
Renal
When it is one third full
