Thepoint: Endocrine Disorders
The nurse is aware that the best time of day for the total large corticosteroid dose is between:
7:00 AM and 8:00 AM
Which of the following diagnostic tests are done to determine a suspected pituitary tumor?
A computed tomography (CT) scan
The nurse is caring for a client with diabetes who developed hypoglycemia. What can the nurse administer to the client to raise the blood sugar level? A. Glucagon B. Insulin C. Cortisone D. Estrogen
A. Glucagon
Cardiac effects of hyperthyroidism include which of the following? A. Palpitations B. Decreased systolic BP C. Decreased pulse pressure D. Bradycardia
A. Palpitations
A client with Cushing's syndrome is admitted to the medical-surgical unit. During the admission assessment, the nurse notes that the client is agitated and irritable, has poor memory, reports loss of appetite, and appears disheveled. These findings are consistent with: A. depression. B. hypoglycemia. C. hyperthyroidism. D. neuropathy.
A. depression.
Which of the following would the nurse expect to find in a client with severe hyperthyroidism? A. Tetany B. Striae C. Exophthalmos D. Buffalo hump
C. Exophthalmos
A client is returned to his room after a subtotal thyroidectomy. Which piece of equipment is most important for the nurse to keep at the client's bedside? A. Indwelling urinary catheter kit B. Humidifier C. Tracheostomy set D. Cardiac monitor
C. Tracheostomy set
A client is being evaluated for hypothyroidism. During assessment, the nurse should stay alert for:
Decreased body temperature and cold intolerance.
The nurse obtains a complete family history of a client with a suspected endocrine disorder based on which rationale? A. It helps determine the client's general status. B. An allergy to iodine is inherited. C. Diet and drug histories are related to the family history. D. Endocrine disorders can be inherited.
D. Endocrine disorders can be inherited.
The nurse is reviewing a client's history which reveals that the client has had an oversecretion of growth hormone (GH) that occurred before puberty. The nurse interprets this as which of the following? A. Simmonds' disease B. Acromegaly C. Dwarfism D. Gigantism
D. Gigantism
Which glands regulate calcium and phosphorous metabolism? A. Adrenal B. Thyroid C. Pituitary D. Parathyroid
D. Parathyroid
A postpartum client is receiving intravenous oxytocin (Pitocin) after birth. Why will this medication be used for this client after the birth of her child? A. Helps treat nausea B. Will prevent lactation for a woman who is bottle feeding her newborn C. Decreases the postpartum cramping D. Stimulates the contraction of the uterus and prevents bleeding
D. Stimulates the contraction of the uterus and prevents bleeding
What does a positive Chvostek's sign indicate?
Hypocalcemia
A client is scheduled for a diagnostic test to measure blood hormone levels. The nurse expects that this test will determine which of the following?
The functioning of endocrine glands
A client with Addison's disease comes to the clinic for a follow-up visit. When assessing this client, the nurse should stay alert for signs and symptoms of:
sodium and potassium abnormalities.
