NUR 221 Exam 3
,NUR 221
NUR 221 Exam 3 Questions & Answers
Latest Update.
The nurse is providing patient education about glucocorticoid therapy to a patient
preparing to be discharged home. Which statement made by the patient best
demonstrates understanding of glucocorticoid therapy?
a. "I will take the entire dose early with breakfast."
b. "I will divide the dose in half and take half in the morning and half in the afternoon."
c. "I may take two-thirds of the dose in the morning and one-third in the evening."
d. "I will take a dose with each meal." - ✔✔✔-c
The primary problem in Type 2 diabetes involves:
a. destruction of pancreatic alpha cells
b. insulin resistance by cells of the target organs
c. excessive glucagon in the liver
d. hypoglycemia - ✔✔✔-b
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A patient who has been newly diagnosed with adrenal hormone deficiency will begin
taking hydrocortisone. The nurse provides teaching for this patient. Which statement by
the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. "I will need to take this medication until my symptoms completely clear, and then I
may stop."
b. "When I am sick, I should take three times the normal dose for 3 days in a row."
c. "I may take all of my daily dose in the morning or divide it in half and take it twice
daily."
d. "Side effects are common with hydrocortisone, even with therapeutic doses." - ✔✔✔-
b
Type 2 diabetes can be managed by lifestyle modification, particularly diet. Limiting
which nutrient group is most effective in improving Type 2 diabetes
a. minerals
b. fats
c. carbohydrates
d. protein - ✔✔✔-c
The primary cause of Type 1 diabetes is:
a. failure of insulin sensitivity in peripheral cells
b. destruction of pancreatic beta cells
c. absence of glucagon in the liver
d. destruction of alpha cells in the pancreas - ✔✔✔-b
Which of the following symptoms would alert you to the possibility your patient is
suffering from Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)?
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a. inability to completely empty bladder
b. blood in urine
c. sexual dysfunction
d. pain on urination - ✔✔✔-a
Which of the following conditions can contribute to the development of sexual
dysfunction?
a. smoking
b. hypertension
c. diabetes
d. depression
e. all of the above - ✔✔✔-e
Your patient is taking sildenafil. You would instruct him to seek immediate medical
attention if he develops
a. dark or bloody stools
b. virilization
c. priapism
d. gynecomastia - ✔✔✔-c
Which of the following laboratory tests should be monitored for a patient taking
Anabolic Steroids?
a. potassium
b. hemoglobin
c. liver function studies
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,NUR 221
NUR 221 Exam 3 Questions & Answers
Latest Update.
The nurse is providing patient education about glucocorticoid therapy to a patient
preparing to be discharged home. Which statement made by the patient best
demonstrates understanding of glucocorticoid therapy?
a. "I will take the entire dose early with breakfast."
b. "I will divide the dose in half and take half in the morning and half in the afternoon."
c. "I may take two-thirds of the dose in the morning and one-third in the evening."
d. "I will take a dose with each meal." - ✔✔✔-c
The primary problem in Type 2 diabetes involves:
a. destruction of pancreatic alpha cells
b. insulin resistance by cells of the target organs
c. excessive glucagon in the liver
d. hypoglycemia - ✔✔✔-b
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,NUR 221
A patient who has been newly diagnosed with adrenal hormone deficiency will begin
taking hydrocortisone. The nurse provides teaching for this patient. Which statement by
the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. "I will need to take this medication until my symptoms completely clear, and then I
may stop."
b. "When I am sick, I should take three times the normal dose for 3 days in a row."
c. "I may take all of my daily dose in the morning or divide it in half and take it twice
daily."
d. "Side effects are common with hydrocortisone, even with therapeutic doses." - ✔✔✔-
b
Type 2 diabetes can be managed by lifestyle modification, particularly diet. Limiting
which nutrient group is most effective in improving Type 2 diabetes
a. minerals
b. fats
c. carbohydrates
d. protein - ✔✔✔-c
The primary cause of Type 1 diabetes is:
a. failure of insulin sensitivity in peripheral cells
b. destruction of pancreatic beta cells
c. absence of glucagon in the liver
d. destruction of alpha cells in the pancreas - ✔✔✔-b
Which of the following symptoms would alert you to the possibility your patient is
suffering from Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)?
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, NUR 221
a. inability to completely empty bladder
b. blood in urine
c. sexual dysfunction
d. pain on urination - ✔✔✔-a
Which of the following conditions can contribute to the development of sexual
dysfunction?
a. smoking
b. hypertension
c. diabetes
d. depression
e. all of the above - ✔✔✔-e
Your patient is taking sildenafil. You would instruct him to seek immediate medical
attention if he develops
a. dark or bloody stools
b. virilization
c. priapism
d. gynecomastia - ✔✔✔-c
Which of the following laboratory tests should be monitored for a patient taking
Anabolic Steroids?
a. potassium
b. hemoglobin
c. liver function studies
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