Endocrine

The client with Cushing's disease needs to modify dietary intake to control symptoms. In addition to increasing protein, which strategy would be most appropriate: a) increase calories b) restrict sodium c) restrict potassium d) reduce fat to 10%

b) restrict sodium

Which of the following hormones promotes sodium and water retention and potassium excretion: a) insulin b) somatotropin c) aldosterone d) antidiuretic hormone

c) aldosterone

Which diet would likely be ordered for the client with hypothyroidism: a) high protein, high calorie b) restricted fluids, low protein c) high roughage, low calorie d) high carbohydrates, low roughage

c) high roughage, low calorie

The main treatment for diabetic retinopathy is: a) medication b) corrective lenses c) laser treatment d) surgical correction

c) laser treatment

All of the following are counterregulatory hormones and will oppose the action of insulin except: a) glucagons b) cortisol c) growth hormone d) antidiuretic hormone

d) antidiuretic hormone

A patient who is taking antithyroid drugs should not stop them abruptly because it may precipitate a) respiratory distress b) hypothyroidism c) exophthamlmos d) thyroid crisis

d) thyroid crisis