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NCLEX: Endocrine DisordersPolydipsia, polyuria, and weight loss are signs of what endocrine disorder? - correct answer Hyperglycemia Metformin and glucophage would be prescribed for what endocrine disorder? - correct answer Hyperglycemia Weight gain, tiredness, and bradycardia are s/s of what endocrine disorder? - correct answer Hypothyroidism Irritability, jitters, palpitations, diaphoresis, and tachycardia are signs of what endocrine disorder? - correct answer Hypoglycemia Crohn's...

Pediatric Endocrine NCLEX quizDuring teaching, the nurse should advise the family of a child newly-diagnosed with Graves' disease to: A. Encourage outdoor activities B. Limit bathing to prevent skin irritation C. Promote interaction with one friend instead of a group D. Set the thermostat higher than normal for comfort - correct answer C. Promote interaction with one friend instead of a group Children with Graves' disease (an autoimmune conditions that causes hyperthyriodism) tend to be m...

Pharmacology Endocrine QuestionsWhat endocrine drug is classified as a glucocorticoid and has corticosteroid and mineralcorticoid activity? - correct answer prednisone Which endocrine abnormality does an excess of prednisone mimic? - correct answer Cushing's disease Name a consequence of abruptly stopping prednisone? - correct answer Hypoglycemia What are some of the adverse effects of taking levothyroxine (Synthroid)? (select all that apply) a. anxiety b. bradycardia c. fever d. c...

Pharmacology Exam 3: Endocrine System Drugs + NCLEX QuestionsSTART OF PITUITARY DRUGS - correct answer START OF PITUITARY DRUGS Pituitary Drugs -- List the 4 anterior pituitary drugs? + mechanism of actions - correct answer >cosyntropin MOA: stimulate secretion of cortisol from adrenal gland >somatotropin MOA: recombinant GH >somatrem MOA: recombinant GH >octreotide MOA: inhibits GH release Pituitary Drugs -- List the 2 posterior pituitary drugs? + mechanism of actions...

Saunders NCLEX EndocrineA client is brought to the emergency department in an unresponsive state, and a diagnosis of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome is made. The nurse would immediately prepare to initiate which anticipated health care provider's prescription? 1. Endotracheal intubation 2. 100 units of NPH insulin 3. Intravenous infusion of normal saline 4. Intravenous infusion of sodium bicarbonate - correct answer Intravenous infusion of normal saline The primary goal of t...

TEST BANK FOR NCLEX RN (NEXT GENERATION NCLEX) LATEST UPDATE QUESTIONS |VERIFIED |GUARANTEED PASS|ALREADYGRADED A+ Which functions would the nurse be able to assesswhen performing a pupillary assessment on an unconscious patient? Select all that apply. - Size - Shape - Reactivity - Convergence - Accommodation - ANSWER-- Size - Shape - Reactivity Pupil convergence and accommodation require the patient to focus on the examiner's finger as it moves toward the patient's nose. Ide...

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A patient with diabetes is prescribed regular insulin. The nurse is preparing to administer the insulin via subcutaneous injection. What is the critical nursing action before administering the injection? a. Shake the vial vigorously to ensure proper mixing. b. Administer the injection into a site with visible blood vessels. c. Pinch the skin and insert the needle at a 90-degree angle. d. Rotate injection sites to prevent lipodystrophy. - (Correct Answer: d. Rotate injection sites to preven...

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