MARYVILLE NURS 623 EXAM 2 Questions and Correct Answers the Latest Update and Recommended Version
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NURS 623
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NURS 623
Which of the serum laboratory findings are present in the client with Cushing's syndrome?
→ Increased cortisol, HYPERnatremia, and HYPOkalemia
Alice, age 48, has a benign thyroid nodule. The most common treatment involves:
→ Watchful waiting with an annual follow-up
ACE inhibitors are given...
MARYVILLE NURS 623 EXAM 2 Questions
and Correct Answers the Latest Update
and Recommended Version
Which of the serum laboratory findings are present in the client with Cushing's syndrome?
→ Increased cortisol, HYPERnatremia, and HYPOkalemia
Alice, age 48, has a benign thyroid nodule. The most common treatment involves:
→ Watchful waiting with an annual follow-up
ACE inhibitors are given to clients with diabetes who have
→ persistent proteinuria
A newly diagnosed client with diabetes who has an HbA1c of 7.5 is started on therapeutic
lifestyle changes (TLC) and medical nutritional therapy (MNT). Which oral antidiabetic agent is
recommended as monotherapy?
→ metformin
An elderly client with hyperthyroidism may present with atypical symptoms. Which of the
following manifestations are commonly seen in the elderly with hyperthyroidism?
→ a-fib, depression, weight loss
Diane has had Cushing's disease for 20 years and has been taking hydrocortisone since her
diagnosis. Today, she appears with a thick trunk and thin extremities. She has a "moon face,"
a "buffalo hump," thin skin with visible capillaries, and a number of bruises that appear to be
slow in healing. To what do you attribute these symptoms?
The following is a client's self-monitoring blood glucose log. The client receives 20 units Novolin
70/30 in the morning (a.m.) and 20 units Novolin 70/30 in the evening (p.m.): Fasting a.m.
pre-dinner: 90, 150, 105, 144, 101, 172, 98, 201. What changes would you make?
→ increase A.M. insulin
Dan, age 45, is obese and has type 2 diabetes. He has been having trouble getting his
glycohemoglobin under control. He's heard that exenatide (Byetta) causes weight loss and
wants to try it. What do you tell him?
→ "Let's try it. You're glycohemoglobin will be lowered and you may lose weight."
Which is the only treatment option that is curative for primary hyperparathyroidism?
→ parathyroidectomy
The most common worldwide cause of hypothyroidism is:
→ iodine deficiency
What should be assessed for during exam on pt with HYPOparathyroidism?
→ chvostek's sign
Morton has Type 2 diabetes. His treatment, which includes diet, exercise, and oral antidiabetic
agents, is insufficient to achieve acceptable glycemic control. Your next course of action is to
→ ADD LONG-ACTING INSULIN
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