Practice Question
A patient with severe tachycardia. hyperthermia and agitation are admitted for acute thyrotoxicosis (thyroid storm). The nurse will anticipate the need to administer which of the following medications? Select all that apply.
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
acetaminophen
Rationale:
♦ Used to reduce fever without increasing free thyroid hormone levels, unlike aspirin which can worsen thyrotoxicosis.
♦ Controls hyperthermia, preventing excessive metabolic demand.
♦ Safe for patients with thyroid storm where hepatic metabolism is intact.
♦ Propylthiouracil (PTU)
♦ Inhibits thyroid hormone synthesis and blocks peripheral conversion of T4 to T3.
♦ Essential in acute thyrotoxicosis management to rapidly reduce hormone levels.
♦ Works best in combination with beta-blockers and supportive therapy.
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A 40-year-old female client has a family history of "thyroid problems" and is being seen by the primary healthcare provider for unintentional weight loss, irritability, and chest discomfort. Her probable diagnosis is hyperthyroidism, which the primary healthcare provider plans to confirm by laboratory testing. What additional physical assessment findings would the nurse expect to be present in this client?Select all that apply.
Answer Choices:
A. Diaphoresis
B. Insomnia
C. Hypotension
D. Decreased deep tendon reflexes.
E. Constipation
Desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) is prescribed to a patient for the treatment of diabetes insipidus. The nurse administering the medication monitors the patient for which therapeutic response
Answer Choices:
A. Decreased blood pressure.
B. Decreased urinary output.
C. Decreased blood glucose.
D. Decreased peripheral edema.
A patient is being admitted with a diagnosis of Cushing syndrome. Which findings will the nurse expect during the assessment?
Answer Choices:
A. Chronically low blood pressure
B. Bronzed appearance of the skin
C. Decreased axillary and pubic hair.
D. Pendulous Abdomen
Important nursing intervention(s) when caring for a patient with Cushing syndrome include:
Answer Choices:
A. observing for signs of hypotension.
B. monitoring blood glucose levels.
C. protecting patients from exposure to infection.
D. restricting protein intake.
A nurse assesses a patient with hypothyroidism who is admitted with acute appendicitis. The nurse notes that the patient's level of consciousness has decreased. What action does the nurse perform?
Answer Choices:
A. Restricts oral intake.
B. Monitor blood pressure every 4 hours.
C. Administer SQ insulin as prescribed.
D. Maintain a patent airway.
Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: General Exams
- Domain: Medical-surgical📚
- Answer Choices: 5