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17. An adult who is newly diagnosed with Grave’s disease asks the nurse “Why do I need to take Propanolol (Inderal)?” Based on the nurse’s understanding of the medication and Graves disease, the best response would be? A. The medication will limit thyroid hormone secretion B. The medication will inhibit synthesis of thyroid hormones C. The medication will relieve the symptoms of Grave’s disease D. The medication will increase the synthesis of thyroid hormones 18. The nurse is caring for a client who is status post-thyroidectomy. The client is exhibiting hyperreflexia, muscle twitching, and spasms. The first action the nurse should perform is to? A. Assess for additional signs of tetany B. Prepare to send a blood sample to the laboratory for a calcium level C. Place the client in Semi-Fowlers Position D. Administer post-op pain medication 19. A client is admitted to an emergency room, and a diagnosis of myxedema coma is made. Which action would the nurse prepare to carry out initially? A. Warm the client B. Administer fluid replacement C. Maintain an airway D. Administer thyroid hormone 20. After a parathyroidectomy, hungry bone syndrome is manifested by which sign or symptom? A. Carpopedal spasms B. Weakness C. Back pain D. Polyuria 21. Which nursing intervention should be included in the discharge teaching for a client with hypoparathyroidism? A. Avoiding diuretics to minimize calcium loss B. Using over – the – counter vitamin D preparations C. Supplementing calcium intake D. Avoiding strenuous exercise 22. Which of the following is the priority for a client in Addisonian crisis? A. Controlling hypertension B. Preventing irreversible shock C. Preventing infection D. Relieving anxiety 23. The nurse would expect the client with Addison’s disease to exhibit which of the following signs and symptoms? A. Weight gain B. Hunger C. Lethargy D. Muscle spasms 24. A 42-year-old female client reports that she has gained weight and that her face and body are “rounder,” while her legs and arms have become thinner. A tentative diagnosis of Cushing’s disease is made. When examining this client, the nurse would expect to find A. Postural hypotension B. Muscle hypertrophy in the extremities C. Bruised areas on the skin D. Decreased body hair 25. Signs and symptoms of Cushing’s disease include A. Weight loss B. Thin, fragile skin C. Hypotension D. Abdominal pain 26. 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% 27. Bone resorption is a possible complication of Cushing’s disease. Which of the following intervention should the nurse recommend to help the client prevent this complication? A. Increase the amount of potassium in the diet B. Maintain a regular program of weight – bearing exercise C. Limit dietary vitamin D intake D. Perform isometric exercises 28. Which statements should the nurse make when teaching the client about taking oral glucocorticoids? A. “Take your medication with a full glass of water” B. “Take your medication on an empty stomach” C. “Take your medication at bedtime to increase absorption” D. “Take your medication with meals or with an antacid” 29. Which of the following is the best indicator for determining whether a client with Addison’s disease is receiving the correct amount of glucocorticoid replacement? A. Skin turgor B. Temperature C. Thirst D. Daily weight 30. A client is prescribed with prednisone (Deltasone) daily. Which statement best described why the nurse instructs the client to take the drug in the morning? A. Taking the drug at the same time each day establishes a regular routine, reducing the risk of forgetting the dose. B. Prednisone has a longer half-life with morning administration, making it more effective C. Morning administration of prednisone mimics the body’s natural corticosteroid secretion pattern D. Prednisone is best absorbed when take in an empty stomach first thing in the morning 31. An adult is readmitted to the medical surgical care unit in Addisonian crisis. He is exhibiting sings of tachycardia, dehydration, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, and hypoglycemiA. The nurse should expect that the initial orders for this client will include: A. Administration of oxygen via 100% nonrebreathing mask B. Starting an IV solution of saline and dextrose C. Administering potassium chloride D. Preparing for an emergency tracheostomy 32. A client who is suspected of having a pheochromocytoma complains of sweating, palpitations, and headache. Which assessment is essential for the nurse to make first? A. Pupil reaction B. Hand grips C. Blood pressure D. Blood glucose 33. The primary feature of pheochromocytoma’s effect on blood pressure is A. systolic hypertension B. diastolic hypertension C. hypertension that is resistant treatment with drugs D. widening pulse pressure 34. Which of the following therapeutic classes of drugs is used to treat tachycardia and angina in a client with pheochromocytoma? A. ACE inhibitors B. Calcium channel blocker C. Beta – blockers D. Diuretic 35. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching plan of a female client with bilateral adrenalectomy? A. Emphasizing that the client will need steroid replacement for the rest of her life TOP RANK REVIEW ACADEMY, INC. Page 2 | 4

B. Check his blood sugar during the night. C. Give his NPH insulin later in the evening. D. Serve his bedtime snack earlier in the evening. TOP RANK REVIEW ACADEMY, INC. Page 4 | 4