Question 1

A patient who has been prescribed propylthiouracil (Propacil) asks you how this drug works to reduce thyroid hormone levels. What is your best response?

Accepted Answer

A) "This drug combines with the enzyme that connects iodine to tyrosine." 
B) "This drug works by activating thyroid hormone in the pituitary gland." 
C) "This drug activates the gene for metabolism, speeding up cellular work." 
D) "This drug works by interfering with the thyroid hormone feedback loop." 
A) "This drug combines with the enzyme that connects iodine to tyrosine." 
B) "This drug works by activating thyroid hormone in the pituitary gland." 
C) "This drug activates the gene for metabolism, speeding up cellular work." 
D) "This drug works by interfering with the thyroid hormone feedback loop."

Question 2

Which drugs belong to the bisphosphonate class of drug? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A) Alendronate (Fosamax) 
B) Denosumab (Prolia) 
C) Estrogen/bazedoxifene (Duavee) 
D) Ibandronate (Boniva) 
E) Raloxifene (Evista)
F)Risedronate (Actonel)
G)Zoledronic acid (Reclast) 
A) Alendronate (Fosamax) 
B) Denosumab (Prolia) 
C) Estrogen/bazedoxifene (Duavee) 
D) Ibandronate (Boniva) 
E) Raloxifene (Evista)
F)Risedronate (Actonel)
G)Zoledronic acid (Reclast)

Question 3

Which bone or joint is most likely to be adversely affected by bisphosphonates?

Accepted Answer

A) Eye orbit 
B) Jawbone 
C) Big toe 
D) Wrist 
A) Eye orbit 
B) Jawbone 
C) Big toe 
D) Wrist

Question 4

You are teaching a patient with adrenal gland hyperfunction taking Mitotane (Lysodren) about this drug. What signs and symptoms of adrenal insufficiency should you teach this patient to report? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A) Craving for salty food 
B) Hyperglycemia 
C) Feeling weak 
D) Hypertension 
E) Fatigue
F)Nausea 
A) Craving for salty food 
B) Hyperglycemia 
C) Feeling weak 
D) Hypertension 
E) Fatigue
F)Nausea

Question 5

A patient taking levothyroxine sodium is pregnant and tells you she plans to breastfeed her baby. What should you tell this patient?

Accepted Answer

A) "While it is safe to breastfeed, this drug will limit your milk supply over time." 
B) "Breast-feeding is safe when taking this drug, but not with other thyroid hormones." 
C) "You should not breastfeed your infant because this drug passes into your breastmilk." 
D) "You may breastfeed while hospitalized and your thyroid hormone levels can be checked." 
A) "While it is safe to breastfeed, this drug will limit your milk supply over time." 
B) "Breast-feeding is safe when taking this drug, but not with other thyroid hormones." 
C) "You should not breastfeed your infant because this drug passes into your breastmilk." 
D) "You may breastfeed while hospitalized and your thyroid hormone levels can be checked."

Question 6

Which side effects are most common when taking any drug to manage adrenal gland hyperfunction?

Accepted Answer

A) Decreased urine output and increased sweating 
B) Blurred vision and dry mouth 
C) Headache and mouth sores 
D) Nausea and vomiting 
A) Decreased urine output and increased sweating 
B) Blurred vision and dry mouth 
C) Headache and mouth sores 
D) Nausea and vomiting

Question 7

Which of the following patients is most at risk for adverse effects related to the use of oral contraceptives?

Accepted Answer

A) A 37-year-old woman who has a history of smoking 
B) A 25-year-old woman who had a baby 2 months ago 
C) A 32-year-old woman who has never been pregnant 
D) A 16-year-old female who has just become sexually active 
A) A 37-year-old woman who has a history of smoking 
B) A 25-year-old woman who had a baby 2 months ago 
C) A 32-year-old woman who has never been pregnant 
D) A 16-year-old female who has just become sexually active

Question 8

The action of which drug is known to be increased by thyroid hormone replacement drugs?

Accepted Answer

A) Warfarin (Coumadin) 
B) Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 
C) Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 
D) Fiber supplements (FiberCon) 
A) Warfarin (Coumadin) 
B) Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 
C) Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 
D) Fiber supplements (FiberCon)

A patient who has been prescribed propylthiouracil (Propacil) asks you how this drug works to reduce thyroid hormone levels. What is your best response?

Which drugs belong to the bisphosphonate class of drug? (Select all that apply.)

Which bone or joint is most likely to be adversely affected by bisphosphonates?

You are teaching a patient with adrenal gland hyperfunction taking Mitotane (Lysodren) about this drug. What signs and symptoms of adrenal insufficiency should you teach this patient to report? (Select all that apply.)

A patient taking levothyroxine sodium is pregnant and tells you she plans to breastfeed her baby. What should you tell this patient?

Which side effects are most common when taking any drug to manage adrenal gland hyperfunction?

Which of the following patients is most at risk for adverse effects related to the use of oral contraceptives?

The action of which drug is known to be increased by thyroid hormone replacement drugs?

Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in Lpn Practice

Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Aspects of Drug Administration

Principles of Pharmacology

Drug Calculation: Preparing and Giving Drugs

Anti-Infective Drugs: Antibacterial, Antitubercular, and Antifungal Agents

Antivirals and Antiretrovirals

Drugs for Allergy and Respiratory Problems

Drugs Affecting Therenalurinary and Cardiovascular Problems

Drug Therapy for Central Nervous System Problems

Drug Therapy for Mental Health

Drugs for Pain Management

Anti-Inflammatory, Antiarthritis, and Antigout Drugs

Drugs for Gastrointestinal Problems

Drugs Affecting the Hematologic System

Drugs for Immunization and Immunomodulation

Drug Therapy for Diabetes

Drugs for Ear and Eye Problems

Over-The-Counter Products, Herbal and Alternative Drugs, and Vitamins and Minerals

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Exam 16: Hormones and Drugs for Osteoporosis

A patient who has been prescribed propylthiouracil (Propacil) asks you how this drug works to reduce thyroid hormone levels. What is your best response?

Which drugs belong to the bisphosphonate class of drug? (Select all that apply.)

Which bone or joint is most likely to be adversely affected by bisphosphonates?

You are teaching a patient with adrenal gland hyperfunction taking Mitotane (Lysodren) about this drug. What signs and symptoms of adrenal insufficiency should you teach this patient to report? (Select all that apply.)

A patient taking levothyroxine sodium is pregnant and tells you she plans to breastfeed her baby. What should you tell this patient?

Which side effects are most common when taking any drug to manage adrenal gland hyperfunction?

Which of the following patients is most at risk for adverse effects related to the use of oral contraceptives?

The action of which drug is known to be increased by thyroid hormone replacement drugs?

Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in Lpn Practice

Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Aspects of Drug Administration

Principles of Pharmacology

Drug Calculation: Preparing and Giving Drugs

Anti-Infective Drugs: Antibacterial, Antitubercular, and Antifungal Agents

Antivirals and Antiretrovirals

Drugs for Allergy and Respiratory Problems

Drugs Affecting Therenalurinary and Cardiovascular Problems

Drug Therapy for Central Nervous System Problems

Drug Therapy for Mental Health

Drugs for Pain Management

Anti-Inflammatory, Antiarthritis, and Antigout Drugs

Drugs for Gastrointestinal Problems

Drugs Affecting the Hematologic System

Drugs for Immunization and Immunomodulation

Drug Therapy for Diabetes

Drugs for Ear and Eye Problems

Over-The-Counter Products, Herbal and Alternative Drugs, and Vitamins and Minerals

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