Emergency Nursing Orientation 3.0:
Endocrine Emergencies - ENA-ENO-C35
Exam Questions With Solutions
Which medications can precipitate a hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state? Diuretics
The inadequate or impaired secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH [vasopressin]) causes which
endocrine emergen...
Which medications can precipitate a hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state? Diuretics
The inadequate or impaired secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH [vasopressin]) causes which
endocrine emergency? Diabetes insipidus
In a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis, the nurse should expect which laboratory finding?
Decreased serum bicarbonate level
When a stressor adversely affects a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus, which action occurs
first? Gluconeogenesis
Which intervention is indicated to treat a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis?
Administration of 5% dextrose in normal saline (D5NS) solution for a glucose level of
250 to 300 mg/dL
Which effect is associated with Cushing's syndrome? Delayed wound healing
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