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Subclinical hyperthyroidism lab values - TSH below 0.4 T3 and T4 normal overt hyperthyroidism labs - no TSH elevated T3 and T4 Graves disease is a common form of hyperthyroidism. it can destruct the thyroid tissue, which can lead to - hypothyroidism Skin/hair/nails for a hyperactive thyroid pt - warm, smooth, moist THIN brittle nails patchy hair loss with fine silky hair clubbing of fingers Skin/hair/nails for hypoactive thyroid patient - dry, thick, inelsastic cold skin THICK, brittl...

ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT HESI RN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. An antacid (Maalox) is prescribed for a client with peptic ulcer disease. The nurse knows that the purpose of this medication is to A. Decrease production of gastric secretions. B. Produce an adherent barrier over the ulcer. C. Correct Maintain a gastric pH of 3.5 or above. D. Decrease gastric motor activity. 2. In evaluating the effects of lactulose (Cephulac), which outcome would indicate that the drug is performing as intended? A. An...

tPA (tissue plasminogen activator) - Answer- A drug used to break up the blood clot and restore blood flow to the brain - good within a few hours after stroke -hold if the blood pressure is greater than 185/115 or prior stroke in the last three months Hypothyroidism - Answer- When the thyroid gland is not producing enough thyroid hormones which causes low T3 and T4 Treatment for hypothyroidism - Answer- levothyroxine Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism - Answer- Cold intolerance, fat...

NU 636 Quiz 4 (Questions and Answers) Graded Quiz . One of your obese female patients is coming to review her recent lab results. Her HgbA1C is 12.1. She reports she just cannot seem to commit herself to an appropriate nutritional lifestyle. There were no other abnormalities noted with her lab results. With your understanding of the current ADA standards of care which of the following medications will you include in the plan for this patient? Rosiglitazone (Avandia) , Not Selected Glipi...

NR 565 / NR565 Advanced Pharmacology Final Exam Review Chamberlain | More than 200 Questions and Answers| Best Rated | Latest 2022/2023 1. If patient is on metformin and is scheduled for surgery or to use contrast dye, what is indicated? what is indicated before resuming treatment? ~ Hold day of the test, and then 48 hours after imaging ~ before resuming metformin test for CR clearance 2. What is first line treatment for a new diagnosis of diabetes type 2? ~ Metformin ~ lifesty...

Module 6 exam 6 endocrine system Question 1 5 / 5 pts Explain two reasons why a woman with low levels of LH would not be able to become pregnant. (1) LH acts on the ovary to cause ovulation to occur. (2) LH causes progesterone release to facilitate potential fertilization of the egg and pregnancy. Progesterone is a key hormone for the maintenance of pregnancy. Question 2 5 / 5 pts Would you expect a female to have testosterone in their bloodstream? Explain why or why not. (1) Yes. Both male and ...

HESI Pharmacology V2 Practice Exam | Questions and Answers 2023-2024 Graded A+. A client receiving albuterol (Proventil) tablets complains of nausea every evening with her 9 p.m. dose. What action should the nurse take to alleviate this side effect? A) Change the time of the dose. B) Hold the 9 p.m. dose. C) Administer the dose with a snack. D) Administer an antiemetic with the dose. C) Administer the dose with a snack. Administering oral doses with food (C) helps minimize GI discomfort. ...

HURST Review: Endocrine, questions and answers 2023 The thyroid gland produces _____ hormones. What are they? 3; -T3 -T4 -Calcitonin Calcitonin decreases serum calcium levels by taking calcium out of the blood and pushing it back into the bone You need _____________ to make hormones iodine (this is dietary iodine-comes from salt) Thyroid hormones give us energy Hyperthyroid is AKA Graves' disease (most common cause) Hyperthyroidism: Signs/Symptoms -n...

NURS 3247 PHARMACOLOGY – PROCTORED ASSESMENT {ATI PHARMACOLOGY} ACTUAL TESTED EXAM QUESTIONS CORRECTLY ANSWERED | 100% VERIFIED | ALREADY PASSED Pharmacology – Proctored Review A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism is prescribed Levothyroxine (Synthroid) 0.25 mg PO daily. After 6 weeks of treatment the nurse dtermines that the medication was effective if the: 1) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is 2 microunits/mL 2) Total t4 level is 2 mcg/dL A nurse providing tea...

GCU BIO-202 Lab Exam 1 100% PASS VERIFIED Questions and Answers 2023//2024 ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone) - ANSWER Comes from Pos. Pituitary, Targets kidneys for water conservation, +/- blood volume and pressure OCT (Oxytocin) - ANSWER Comes from Pos. Pituitary, Targets mammary glands and uterus to induce milk movement into secretory ducts and induce uterine contractions during childbirth, + cervical & uterine stretching ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone) - ANSWER Comes from Ant. Pi...