ENA Endocrine Final Exam Study Guide Test.
To appropriately treat a conscious patient with hypoglycemia, the nurse should select which item to provide roughly 10 to 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrate?
A. 5 or 6 Life Savers® candies
B. 3 ounces of regular (not diet) soda
C. 4 ounces of n...
ENA Endocrine Final Exam Study Guide
Test.
To appropriately treat a conscious patient with hypoglycemia, the nurse should select which item to
provide roughly 10 to 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrate?
A. 5 or 6 Life Savers® candies
B. 3 ounces of regular (not diet) soda
C. 4 ounces of nonfat or low-fat milk
D. ½ tube of Cake Mate® decorating gel - CORRECT ANSWER A
Which endocrine gland is located near the third ventricle?
A. Hypothalamus
B. Pituitary gland
C. Adrenal gland
D. Thyroid gland - CORRECT ANSWER A
Which imbalance should the nurse expect in a patient with acute adrenal insufficiency?
A. Hypocalcemia
B. Hypoglycemia
C. Hypernatremia
D. Hypokalemia - CORRECT ANSWER B
Which factor can precipitate hypoglycemia?
A. Decreased physical activity
B. Diuretic use
, C. Increased intake of fatty foods
D. Pancreatic tumor - CORRECT ANSWER D
Which finding should the nurse expect in a patient with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state?
A. Diaphoresis
B. Kussmaul respirations
C. Fruity odor on the breath
D. Severe dehydration - CORRECT ANSWER D
In which endocrine emergency is tongue edema a presenting sign?
A. Thyroid storm
B. Myxedema coma
C. Diabetes insipidus
D. Adrenal crisis - CORRECT ANSWER B
Which medication can precipitate hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism?
A. Amitriptyline (Elavil)
B. Furosemide (Lasix)
C. Lithium (Lithobid)
D. Ibuprofen (Motrin) - CORRECT ANSWER C
Which intervention is indicated for treating central diabetes insipidus?
A. Thiazide diuretic administration
B. Aggressive volume replacement
C. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) replacement
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