pharm quiz endocrine

A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 12.5 mcg PO daily to a client who has hypothyroidism. Levothyroxine 25 mcg/1 tablet is available. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Fill in the blank with the numeric value only, round the answer to the nearest tenth, and use a leading zero if applicable. Do not use a trailing zero.)

0.5

A nurse is preparing to administer desmopressin 0.3 mcg/kg in 0.9% sodium chloride 50 mL IV over 30 min to a client who weighs 154 lb. How many mcg of medication should the client receive? (Fill in the blank with the numeric value only, round the answer to the nearest whole number, and use a leading zero if applicable. Do not use a trailing zero.)

21 2.2 lb/1 kg = Client's weight in lb/X kg 2.2 lb/1 kg = 154 lb/X kg X = 70 kg Step 3: Round if necessary. Step 4: Reassess to determine whether the conversion makes sense. If 1 kg = 2.2 lb, then 154 lb = 70 kg. Step 5: What is the unit of measurement the nurse should calculate? mcg Step 6: Set up an equation and solve for X. mcg x kg/dose = X 0.3 mcg x 70 kg = 21 mcg

A nurse is preparing to administer 150 units/hr of regular insulin to a client. Regular insulin is available at 1,500 units in 0.9% sodium chloride 500 mL. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Fill in the blank with the numeric value only, round to the nearest whole number, and use a leading zero if applicable. Do not use a trailing zero.) Fill in the blank

50

A nurse is teaching a client who is about to start taking propylthiouracil to treat hyperthyroidism. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the teaching has been effective? A. "I will need laboratory tests to check my liver function." B. "I should take this medication once daily." C. "If I get a rash, I am probably having an allergic reaction." D. "If I have difficulty sleeping, it is probably because of this medication."

A. "I will need laboratory tests to check my liver function."

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for levothyroxine to treat hypothyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client requires intervention? A. Heart rate 106/min B. Dry skin C. Oral temperature 36.8°C (98.2°F) D. Lethargy

A. Heart rate 106/min

A nurse is caring for a client who developed hypoglycemia following an insulin injection. The client is conscious and responds appropriately to verbal stimuli. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer first? A. Oral glucose tablet B. 50% dextrose intravenously C. Glucagon intramuscularly D. Epinephrine intravenously

A. Oral glucose tablet

A nurse is teaching a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus about a new subcutaneous insulin infusion pump. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Plan to use a type of short-duration insulin in the infusion pump B. Replace the infusion pump set every 4 days C. Turn off the infusion pump for at least 3 hours each day D. Move the infusion pump catheter 1.27 cm (0.5 in) away from the old site

A. Plan to use a type of short-duration insulin in the infusion pump

A nurse is caring for a client who is at 6 weeks of gestation and has just received a diagnosis of hyperthyroidism. The nurse should anticipate a prescription from the provider for which of the following medications? A. Propylthiouracil B. Liothyronine C. Methimazole D. Iodine-131

A. Propylthiouracil

A nurse is caring for a client with diabetic ketoacidosis who has a prescription for an intravenous infusion of insulin. The nurse should document that which of the following types of insulin was administered intravenously to treat ketoacidosis? A. Regular insulin B. Insulin lispro C. Insulin aspart D. Insulin glargine

A. Regular insulin

A nurse is teaching a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus about self-administration of a new prescription for acarbose. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Tell the client to take the medication with food B. Show the client how to perform an intramuscular injection C. Advise the client to avoid taking this medication with insulin D. Warn the client against exercising while taking this medication

A. Tell the client to take the medication with food

A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine to a client who has hypothyroidism. The nurse should identify which of the following laboratory results as supporting the administration of this medication? A. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) 8 microunits/mL B. Free triiodothyronine (T3) 300 pg/dL C. Free thyroxine (T4) 7 mcg/dL D. Thyroxine-binding globulin 2.3 mg/dL

A. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) 8 microunits/mL

A nurse in a community health clinic is assessing a new client who has prescriptions for isoniazid and rifampin. Which of the following disorders should the nurse expect the client to have? A. Tuberculosis B. Hypertension C. Diabetes D. Cirrhosis

A. Tuberculosis

A nurse is administering insulin glulisine 10 units subcutaneously at 0730 to an adolescent client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. The nurse should anticipate the onset of action of the insulin at which of the following times? A. 0800 B. 0745 C. 0900 D. 1030

B. 0745

A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking taken metformin for 6 months. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an expected therapeutic effect of the medication? A. Decreased vitamin B12 levels B. Decreased blood glucose level C. Abdominal bloating and diarrhea D. Decreased LDL level

B. Decreased blood glucose level

A nurse is caring for a client who is taking acarbose to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. For which of the following adverse effects of this medication should the nurse monitor the client? A. Insomnia B. Diarrhea C. Joint pain D. Polycythemia

B. Diarrhea

A nurse is providing teaching to a newly licensed nurse about metoclopramide. The nurse should highlight that which of the following conditions is a contraindication to this medication? A. Hyperthyroidism B. Intestinal obstruction C. Glaucoma D. Low blood pressure

B. Intestinal obstruction

A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record of a client who has impaired swallowing. The nurse should crush the medication when administering which of the following prescriptions? A. Aspirin EC 80 mg PO daily B. Levothyroxine 75 mcg PO q AM before breakfast C. Metformin XR 500 mg PO daily D. Nitroglycerin 0.3 mg SL PRN chest pain, may repeat q 5 min for 2 additional doses

B. Levothyroxine 75 mcg PO q AM before breakfast

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus and a new prescription for metformin. Which of the following adverse effects of metformin should the nurse instruct the client to watch for and report to the provider? A. Weight gain B. Myalgia C. Hypoglycemia D. Severe constipation

B. Myalgia

A nurse is teaching a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus about a prescription for insulin lispro. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? A. "The effects of the insulin lispro can last for 8 to 12 hours." B. "Administer insulin lispro 30 to 60 minutes before eating." C. "Insulin lispro has an onset of about 15 minutes." D. "This insulin can be given as a continuous intravenous bolus."

C. "Insulin lispro has an onset of about 15 minutes."

A nurse is teaching a client who has diabetes mellitus about a new prescription for pioglitazone. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? A. "Monitor for hypoglycemia 6 hours after taking the medication." B. "This medication cannot be taken if you have a sulfa allergy." C. "This medication can be taken when using insulin." D. "This medication is effective for people with type 1 diabetes mellitus."

C. "This medication can be taken when using insulin."

A nurse is caring for a client who receives gastrostomy tube feedings and insulin. The client is scheduled to receive a tube feeding at 0700. At which of the following times should the nurse plan to administer insulin lispro subcutaneously? A. 0600 B. 0630 C. 0645 D. 0730

C. 0645

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has hypothyroidism and is taking levothyroxine. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following findings is an indication of thyrotoxicosis? A. Weight gain B. Constipation C. Chest pain D. Fatigue

C. Chest pain

A nurse is monitoring a client who has diabetes insipidus and was administered desmopressin. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse the client is experiencing an adverse effect of this medication? A. Thirst B. Nocturia C. Headache D. Heart palpitations

C. Headache

A nurse is caring for a client who is taking fludrocortisone. Which of the following findings indicates to the nurse that the client is experiencing an adverse effect of the medication? A. Hypotension B. Weight loss C. Hypokalemia D. Anorexia

C. Hypokalemia

A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client who reports fatigue and cold intolerance. The client has an increased thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level and a decreased total T3 and T4 level. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following medications? A. Methimazole B. Somatropin C. Levothyroxine D. Propylthiouracil

C. Levothyroxine

A nurse is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with Addison's disease and has been placed on long-term mineralocorticoid therapy with fludrocortisone. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse provide when explaining the purpose of this therapy? A. Mineralocorticoids help the body metabolize carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. B. Mineralocorticoids support secondary sexual development. C. Mineralocorticoids maintain electrolyte and fluid balance. D. Mineralocorticoids reduce the risk of cardiac dysrhythmias.

C. Mineralocorticoids maintain electrolyte and fluid balance.

A nurse is teaching self-administration of NPH insulin to a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. Alternate injecting doses between the abdomen and the thigh B. Shake the vial before withdrawing the dosage C. Rotate injection sites within the same area D. Discard the vial if the insulin is cloudy

C. Rotate injection sites within the same area

A nurse is assessing a client who has hypothyroidism and takes levothyroxine. Which of the following findings indicates that the client is experiencing acute levothyroxine overdose? A. Bradycardia B. Cold intolerance C. Tremor D. Hypothermia

C. Tremor

A nurse is preparing to administer raloxifene to a client. Which of the following conditions is a contraindication for the administration of this medication? A. Osteoporosis B. Hyperthyroidism C. Myocardial infarction D. Deep-vein thrombosis

D. Deep-vein thrombosis

A nurse is teaching a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus about storing unopened vials of insulin. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Store the vials in the freezer B. Store the vials at room temperature C. Store the vials by a window D. Store the vials in the refrigerator

D. Store the vials in the refrigerator

A nurse is teaching a client who is taking levothyroxine for hypothyroidism about a new prescription for a calcium supplement. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include in the teaching? A. The calcium supplement will enhance the effect of the levothyroxine. B. The calcium supplement will accelerate the metabolism of the levothyroxine. C. Take the medications together at 1700 for the greatest effect. D. Take the calcium supplement 4 hr after taking the levothyroxine.

D. Take the calcium supplement 4 hr after taking the levothyroxine.

A nurse is preparing to administer 100 units of insulin glargine and 4 units of NPH insulin subcutaneously to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? A. Verify with the provider about giving insulin glargine at 1700 B. Ensure the insulin glargine is a cloudy suspension C. Request a prescription for giving insulin glargine twice daily D. Use separate syringes for administering insulin glargine and NPH insulin

D. Use separate syringes for administering insulin glargine and NPH insulin