Endocrine Medications Practice Quiz 2
Is your knowledge about the foundation of nursing well and sound? This quiz will question your ability to handle different nursing procedures, and other concepts covered by Fundamentals of Nursing.
Topics
Topics or concepts included in this exam are:
- Endocrine Medications
Guidelines
To make the most out of this exam, follow the guidelines below:
- Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.
- You are given one minute per question. Spend your time wisely!
- Answers and rationales (if any) are given below. Be sure to read them.
- If you need more clarifications, please direct them to the comments section.
Q.1 Somatropin (Humatrope) is being given to a female patient with turner syndrome. Which of the following findings is associated with this medication?
A. Decreased ALT and AST level.
B. Mild hyperglycemia.
C. Hypotension.
D. Water intoxication.
View AnswerQ.2 A nurse provide instructions to a client regarding the administration of the prednisone and instructs the client that the best time to take the medication is during?
A. Any time of the day.
B. Early morning.
C. Lunch.
D. Before bedtime.
View AnswerQ.3 A client with diabetes insipidus is taking antidiuretic hormone. Which of the following symptoms would alert the need to decrease the dosage?
A. Alopecia.
B. Jaundice.
C. Diarrhea.
D. Drowsiness.
View AnswerQ.4 Which of the following medications decreases their action while taking thyroid hormone?
A. Metformin.
B. Warfarin.
C. Zoloft.
D. Epinephrine.
View AnswerQ.5 Prednisone is prescribed for a client with diabetes mellitus who is using Humulin 70/30 daily. Which of the following prescription changes does the nurse expect during the therapy with the prednisone?
A. An addition of an oral hypoglycemic medication.
B. Increased dosage of prednisone.
C. Increased dosage of humulin 70/30.
D. Decreased dosage of humulin 70/30.
View AnswerQ.6 A nurse is instructing a client regarding intranasal Vasopressin (Pitressin). The nurse tells the client that which of the following is a side effect specific to the medication?
A. Runny nose.
B. Headache.
C. Flushing.
D. Nausea.
View AnswerQ.7 A nurse is performing an assessment on a newly admit patient who is taking propylthiouracil (PTU) daily. The nurse suspects that the client has a history of?
A. Addison’s disease.
B. Cushing’s syndrome.
C. Grave’s disease.
D. Myxedema.
View AnswerQ.8 A nurse is giving discharge instructions a patient who is taking levothyroxine (Synthroid). The nurse instruct the client to notify the physician if which of the following occurs?
A. Cold intolerance.
B. Tremors.
C. Coarse, dry hair.
D. Muscle cramps.
View AnswerQ.9 A nurse is giving instructions a patient who is taking levothyroxine (Synthroid). The nurse tells the client that the best time to take this medication is?
A. During bedtime.
B. After lunch.
C. Taken with food.
D. Taken on an empty stomach.
View AnswerQ.10 Desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) is given to a patient with diabetes insipidus. Which of the following therapeutic response should you expect?
A. Decreased blood pressure.
B. Decreased attention span.
C. Decreased urinary output.
D. Decreased blood sugar.
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