Hormonal and Reproductive Drugs 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:
- Thyroid, Pituitary, and Parathyroid Agents
- Antidiabetic Agents
- Reproductive Hormones
- Agents Used in Labor and Delivery and Postpartum
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 Which of the following is a contraindication to the administration of growth hormone?
A. The height of the child is under 4 feet.
B. The child’s age is between 5 and 6.
C. The epiphyseal shaft is open.
D. The epiphyseal shaft is closed.
View AnswerQ.2 Miley has been taking growth hormones for a quite sometime now. As a recipient of the agent, she should be aware that a side effect of growth hormone is:
A. Hyperthyroidism
B. Soft tissue hypertrophy
C. Dwarfism
D. Increased tumor growth
View AnswerQ.3 Vasopressin is which of the following pituitary hormone?
A. Oxytocin
B. ACTH
C. Antidiuretic hormone
D. Desmopressin acetate
View AnswerQ.4 Which of the following drugs will decrease the effects of vasopressin?
A. lithium (Lithane)
B. digoxin (Lanoxin)
C. penicillin (Pen-Vee-K)
D. azithromycin (Zithromax)
View AnswerQ.5 When caring for a client taking parathyroid medication, which of the following nursing interventions is a priority?
A. Monitor serum calcium levels.
B. Evaluate bowel function.
C. Measure serum acid phosphatase.
D. Check for side effects.
View AnswerQ.6 Drew is diagnosed with Type I diabetes mellitus. As a nurse taking care of the client, you should know that in his condition:
A. Insulin is produced but is malformed.
B. The beta cells of the pancreas stop producing insulin.
C. The client cannot be treated.
D. Diagnosis is made in clients over age 50.
View AnswerQ.7 Which of the following statements involving Type II diabetes mellitus is correct?
A. It involves inefficient insulin production.
B. It involves cessation of Insulin production by the beta cells of the pancreas.
C. It involves increased insulin receptor responsiveness.
D. It involves the infant client.
View AnswerQ.8 A major side effect of insulin use that can be life threatening is:
A. Hyperglycemia
B. Stomach upset
C. Hypoglycemia
D. Tremors
View AnswerQ.9 Nurse Casey is studying about insulin administration. She should be knowledgeable that regular insulin:
A. Is slow acting
B. Is used I V
C. Is a suspended insulin
D. Is not a suspended insulin
View AnswerQ.10 Signs of hypoglycemia include:
A. Fruity breath, thirst, flushed skin
B. Diarrhea, itching, hypertension
C. Anxiety, weakness, pallor, sweating
D. Muscle ache, fever, thirst
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