Exam 18: Hormones and Steroids

A 14-year-old boy is excessively small for his age.He has also failed to develop any secondary sex characteristics.After endocrine evaluation,the physician decides to institute hormone therapy to stimulate growth.Which is the general category of drugs that would be ordered?

Insulin needs may increase due to which insulin antagonists? (Select all that apply.)

Myxedema is the most severe form of hypothyroidism.Which signs are related to this condition?

Which laboratory findings are found in thyroid disease?

A patient comes in with a bad case of poison ivy.He has been scratching the red,swollen area on his arm because it itches.The arm has become increasingly swollen over the last 3 days.The nurse anticipates the doctor is most likely to order what drug?

When used for a short period to treat dysfunctional bleeding,progestins will have which effect?

A patient is taking insulin each morning.When the insulin peaks,the patient should be observed for which signs of hypoglycemia?

In instructing a patient about corticosteroid therapy,the patient asks if he can just stop this medication before returning to the physician's office.Which would be the nurse's best response?

What should the intensity of uterine contractions be no more than when using drugs for labor?

A newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic patient is started on a new drug that comes from incretin hormones.Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP1)is used because of which effect?

What should patients taking antidiuretic hormone (ADH)be monitored frequently for?

A female patient is on estrogen therapy for ovarian failure.The nurse suspects the patient is experiencing an adverse reaction when the patient reports which symptoms? (Select all that apply.)

When a female patient is on hormone replacement therapy,the nurse should regularly monitor the patient for which change?

A patient is found to have hyperthyroidism.The health care provider wants to start the patient on medication before performing surgery and would most likely prescribe which medication?

A patient comes into the clinic with complaints of feeling shaky and nervous.This patient has a history of type 2 diabetes and alcohol use.He admits to drinking two beers before coming into the clinic.What should the nurse assess the patient for?

A patient is 2 weeks past the delivery date of her baby.Her physician has admitted her into the hospital to induce her delivery.Which is the drug of choice for the induction of labor?

Which hormones are used in the suppression of ovulation?

Which methods should be used to stop steroid therapy? (Select all that apply.)

A patient is started on Byetta,one of the new antidiabetic agents.The patient asks how this medication will help lower blood sugar.Which is the best response made by the nurse?

A patient is taking 36 units of glargine insulin (Lantus)each morning.This insulin's duration is in which range?