Pharm EAQ Exam
Which client statement indicates that the client understands the nurse's instructions of long term steroid therapy"
"I should avoid crowds in enclosed areas" (steroid therapy decreases lymphocytes therefore resulting in depressed immunity and more prone to infection)
An infant with congenital hypothyroidism receives Levothyroxine for 3 months. Which which finding would in age to the nurse that the treatment is effective?
The infant is alert and interactive
Which rationale describes why steroids are administered for a client scheduled for bilateral adrenalectomy?
To compensate for sudden lack of theses hormones after surgery
Which manifestation of surgically induced hypothyroidism might the client exhibit after a thyroidectomy?
Fatigue and dry skin (slow metabolism and decrease in glandular function)
Sign and symptoms of therapy induced hypothyroidism
Fatigue, dry skin, and progressive weight gain (slowed metabolism and decreased glandular function)
When preparing to safely administer medication to a newborn it is important for a nurse to recognize these factors of renal medication excretion
Glomerular filtration, renal blood flow, and active tubular filtration
Which insulin will the nurse prepare for the emergency treatment of ketoacidosis?
Insulin aspart (rapid acting insulin)
Which action of PTU will the nurse include in teaching the client with hyperthyroidism?
Interferes with synthesis of thyroid hormone
Which type of insulin is safe to mix in the same needle with regular human insulin?
NPH insulin
