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Harriet, age 62, has type 1 diabetes that is well controlled by insulin. Recently,
she has been having marital difficulties that have left her emotionally upset. As a
result of this stress, it is possible that she will: - ✔✔Have an increased blood
sugar level.
Sadie, age 40, has just been given a diagnosis of Graves disease. She has recently
lost 25 lb, has palpitations, is very irritable, feels very warm, and has a noticeable
bulge on her neck. The most likely cause of her increased thyroid function is: -
✔✔An autoimmune response.
Mr. Reynolds is on the antithyroid drug (ATD) methimazole (Tapazole), so you
make it a point to check his: - ✔✔Complete blood count (CBC) and
liver transaminases.
,Jeffrey, age 17, has gynecomastia. You should also assess him for: - ✔✔Testicular
cancer
When teaching Marcy how to use her new insulin pump, you tell her that she
needs to monitor her blood glucose level: - ✔✔At least 4 times a day.
A client with diabetes on a sulfonylurea and metformin with a glycated
hemoglobin (HbA1c) of 6.5% is complaining of episodes of low blood sugar. Which
of the following changes would be the most appropriate? - ✔✔Decreasing
the dosage of the sulfonylurea.
When you inspect the integumentary system of clients with endocrine disorders,
a finding of coarse hair may be an indicator of: - ✔✔Hypothyroidism.
To reduce the incidence of flares, foods high in what amino acid need to be
limited in the diets of patients with gout? - ✔✔Purine.
, The major risk factor for thyroid cancer is: - ✔✔Exposure to radiation.
What is the most common cause of Cushing disease? - ✔✔Pituitary adenoma.
Lynne has Cushing syndrome. You would expect her to have or develop: -
✔✔Onychomycosis.
Sara, age 40, has diabetes and is now experiencing anhidrosis on the hands
and feet, increased sweating on the face and trunk, dysphagia, anorexia, and
heartburn. Which complication of diabetes do you suspect? -
✔✔Autonomic neuropathies.
The process of aging results in: - ✔✔A decreased absorption of fat-
soluble vitamins.
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