MARYVILLE NURS 623 EXAM 2 || with questions
and verified answers graded A+ || latest 2024/2025
Which of the serum laboratory findings are present in the client with
Cushing's syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER : Increased cortisol,
HYPERnatremia, and HYPOkalemia
Alice, age 48, has a benign thyroid nodule. The most common treatment
involves: - CORRECT ANSWER : Watchful waiting with an annual
follow-up
ACE inhibitors are given to clients with diabetes who have -
CORRECT ANSWER : persistent proteinuria
A newly diagnosed client with diabetes who has an HbA1c of 7.5 is
started on therapeutic lifestyle changes (TLC) and medical nutritional
therapy (MNT). Which oral antidiabetic agent is recommended as
monotherapy? - CORRECT ANSWER : metformin
An elderly client with hyperthyroidism may present with atypical
symptoms. Which of the following manifestations are commonly seen in
the elderly with hyperthyroidism? - CORRECT ANSWER : a-fib,
depression, weight loss
Diane has had Cushing's disease for 20 years and has been taking
hydrocortisone since her diagnosis. Today, she appears with a thick
trunk and thin extremities. She has a "moon face," a "buffalo hump,"
, thin skin with visible capillaries, and a number of bruises that appear to
be slow in healing. To what do you attribute these symptoms? -
CORRECT ANSWER : excessive levels of cortisol
The following is a client's self-monitoring blood glucose log. The client
receives 20 units Novolin 70/30 in the morning (a.m.) and 20 units
Novolin 70/30 in the evening (p.m.): Fasting a.m. pre-dinner: 90, 150,
105, 144, 101, 172, 98, 201. What changes would you make? -
CORRECT ANSWER : increase A.M. insulin
Dan, age 45, is obese and has type 2 diabetes. He has been having
trouble getting his glycohemoglobin under control. He's heard that
exenatide (Byetta) causes weight loss and wants to try it. What do you
tell him? - CORRECT ANSWER : "Let's try it. You're
glycohemoglobin will be lowered and you may lose weight."
Which is the only treatment option that is curative for primary
hyperparathyroidism? - CORRECT ANSWER : parathyroidectomy
The most common worldwide cause of hypothyroidism is: - CORRECT
ANSWER : iodine deficiency
What should be assessed for during exam on pt with
HYPOparathyroidism? - CORRECT ANSWER : chvostek's sign
Morton has Type 2 diabetes. His treatment, which includes diet,
exercise, and oral antidiabetic agents, is insufficient to achieve
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