Question 1

All of the following are true of patient education for thyroid hormones except which one?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assess pulse before administration. 
B)  Increase foods high in iodine. 
C)  Take medication at the same time of day every day. 
D)  Monitor weight. 
A)  Assess pulse before administration. 
B)  Increase foods high in iodine. 
C)  Take medication at the same time of day every day. 
D)  Monitor weight.

Question 2

The initial dose of Cytomel is:

Accepted Answer

A)  2.5 mg daily 
B)  2.5-5 mg daily 
C)  25 mcg daily 
D)  15 mcg daily 
A)  2.5 mg daily 
B)  2.5-5 mg daily 
C)  25 mcg daily 
D)  15 mcg daily

Question 3

Match each term with its definition.
-excessive hunger

Accepted Answer

A) cretinism 
B) myxedema 
C) gigantism 
D) acromegaly 
E) dwarfism
F)diabetes insipidus
G)diabetes mellitus
H)polydipsia
I)polyphagia
J)Graves' disease
K)Addison's disease 
A) cretinism 
B) myxedema 
C) gigantism 
D) acromegaly 
E) dwarfism
F)diabetes insipidus
G)diabetes mellitus
H)polydipsia
I)polyphagia
J)Graves' disease
K)Addison's disease

Question 4

Match each term with its definition.
-hyperthyroidism

Accepted Answer

A) cretinism 
B) myxedema 
C) gigantism 
D) acromegaly 
E) dwarfism
F)diabetes insipidus
G)diabetes mellitus
H)polydipsia
I)polyphagia
J)Graves' disease
K)Addison's disease 
A) cretinism 
B) myxedema 
C) gigantism 
D) acromegaly 
E) dwarfism
F)diabetes insipidus
G)diabetes mellitus
H)polydipsia
I)polyphagia
J)Graves' disease
K)Addison's disease

Question 5

Match each term with its definition.
-inability to metabolize carbohydrates

Accepted Answer

A) cretinism 
B) myxedema 
C) gigantism 
D) acromegaly 
E) dwarfism
F)diabetes insipidus
G)diabetes mellitus
H)polydipsia
I)polyphagia
J)Graves' disease
K)Addison's disease 
A) cretinism 
B) myxedema 
C) gigantism 
D) acromegaly 
E) dwarfism
F)diabetes insipidus
G)diabetes mellitus
H)polydipsia
I)polyphagia
J)Graves' disease
K)Addison's disease

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a long-acting insulin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Apidra 
B)  Novolog 
C)  Humalog 
D)  Lantus 
A)  Apidra 
B)  Novolog 
C)  Humalog 
D)  Lantus

Question 7

The generic name for Glucotrol is:

Accepted Answer

A)  chlorpropamide 
B)  methimazole 
C)  glipizide 
D)  metformin HCl 
A)  chlorpropamide 
B)  methimazole 
C)  glipizide 
D)  metformin HCl

Question 8

All of the following are considered risk factors for metabolic syndrome except:

Accepted Answer

A)  hypotension 
B)  central obesity 
C)  elevated triglyceride levels 
D)  insulin resistance 
A)  hypotension 
B)  central obesity 
C)  elevated triglyceride levels 
D)  insulin resistance

Question 9

Which of the following is not true about Avandia?

Accepted Answer

A)  It may be taken with or without meals. 
B)  Patients may need to consider birth control measures. 
C)  It is recommended for people older than 18 who do not have liver or heart disease. 
D)  It may interfere with the ability to become pregnant. 
A)  It may be taken with or without meals. 
B)  Patients may need to consider birth control measures. 
C)  It is recommended for people older than 18 who do not have liver or heart disease. 
D)  It may interfere with the ability to become pregnant.

Question 10

Match each term with its definition.
-excessive body development caused by overproduction of GH

Accepted Answer

A) cretinism 
B) myxedema 
C) gigantism 
D) acromegaly 
E) dwarfism
F)diabetes insipidus
G)diabetes mellitus
H)polydipsia
I)polyphagia
J)Graves' disease
K)Addison's disease 
A) cretinism 
B) myxedema 
C) gigantism 
D) acromegaly 
E) dwarfism
F)diabetes insipidus
G)diabetes mellitus
H)polydipsia
I)polyphagia
J)Graves' disease
K)Addison's disease

Question 11

Copper-colored skin, anorexia, and weight loss are symptoms of:

Accepted Answer

A)  diabetes insipidus 
B)  diabetes mellitus 
C)  Graves' disease 
D)  Addison's disease 
A)  diabetes insipidus 
B)  diabetes mellitus 
C)  Graves' disease 
D)  Addison's disease

Question 12

An antithyroid drug that may cause hypersalivation and burning in the mouth is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Synthroid 
B)  PTU 
C)  Lugol's solution 
D)  Tapazole 
A)  Synthroid 
B)  PTU 
C)  Lugol's solution 
D)  Tapazole

Question 13

Match each term with its definition.
-caused by hypothyroidism; found in children; decrease in physical and mental development

Accepted Answer

A) cretinism 
B) myxedema 
C) gigantism 
D) acromegaly 
E) dwarfism
F)diabetes insipidus
G)diabetes mellitus
H)polydipsia
I)polyphagia
J)Graves' disease
K)Addison's disease 
A) cretinism 
B) myxedema 
C) gigantism 
D) acromegaly 
E) dwarfism
F)diabetes insipidus
G)diabetes mellitus
H)polydipsia
I)polyphagia
J)Graves' disease
K)Addison's disease

Question 14

75% of children with Type 2 diabetes have a family history of the disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Januvia is a DPP-4 inhibitor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Match each term with its definition.
-associated with adrenal atrophy

Accepted Answer

A) cretinism 
B) myxedema 
C) gigantism 
D) acromegaly 
E) dwarfism
F)diabetes insipidus
G)diabetes mellitus
H)polydipsia
I)polyphagia
J)Graves' disease
K)Addison's disease 
A) cretinism 
B) myxedema 
C) gigantism 
D) acromegaly 
E) dwarfism
F)diabetes insipidus
G)diabetes mellitus
H)polydipsia
I)polyphagia
J)Graves' disease
K)Addison's disease

Question 17

Premixed insulins are usually taken:

Accepted Answer

A)  bid 
B)  qd 
C)  tid 
D)  qid 
A)  bid 
B)  qd 
C)  tid 
D)  qid

Question 18

Precose should be taken 30 minutes before breakfast.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Match each term with its definition.
-enlargement of extremities and head bones, nose, and lips

Accepted Answer

A) cretinism 
B) myxedema 
C) gigantism 
D) acromegaly 
E) dwarfism
F)diabetes insipidus
G)diabetes mellitus
H)polydipsia
I)polyphagia
J)Graves' disease
K)Addison's disease 
A) cretinism 
B) myxedema 
C) gigantism 
D) acromegaly 
E) dwarfism
F)diabetes insipidus
G)diabetes mellitus
H)polydipsia
I)polyphagia
J)Graves' disease
K)Addison's disease

Question 20

Novolog insulin begins working in 1-3 hours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 26: Medications Used in Treatment of Endocrine Disorders

All of the following are true of patient education for thyroid hormones except which one?

The initial dose of Cytomel is:

Match each term with its definition. -excessive hunger

Match each term with its definition. -hyperthyroidism

Match each term with its definition. -inability to metabolize carbohydrates

Which of the following is an example of a long-acting insulin?

The generic name for Glucotrol is:

All of the following are considered risk factors for metabolic syndrome except:

Which of the following is not true about Avandia?

Match each term with its definition. -excessive body development caused by overproduction of GH

Copper-colored skin, anorexia, and weight loss are symptoms of:

An antithyroid drug that may cause hypersalivation and burning in the mouth is:

Match each term with its definition. -caused by hypothyroidism; found in children; decrease in physical and mental development

75% of children with Type 2 diabetes have a family history of the disease.

Januvia is a DPP-4 inhibitor.

Match each term with its definition. -associated with adrenal atrophy

Premixed insulins are usually taken:

Precose should be taken 30 minutes before breakfast.

Match each term with its definition. -enlargement of extremities and head bones, nose, and lips

Novolog insulin begins working in 1-3 hours.

Numerals and Fractions

Decimal Fractions

Ratio and Proportion

The Metric System

Calculating Adult Dosages Oral and Parenteral Forms

Calculating Children S Dosages

Drug Sources Schedules and Dosages

Forms of Drugs and How They Act

The Medication Order

Medication Administration Essentials

Administration of Nonparenteral Medications

Parenteral Equipment and Supplies

Administration of Parenteral Medications

Allergy an Overview

Antibiotic Agents

Antifungal Antiviral and Immunizing Agents

Antineoplastic Agents

Vitamins Minerals and Herbals

Psychotropic Agents

Substance Abuse

Medications Used for Musculoskeletal System Disorders

Medications Used for Gastrointestinal System Disorders

Medications Used for Cardiovascular System Disorders

Medications That Affect the Respiratory System

Diuretics and Medications Used for Urinary System Disorders

Medications That Affect the Nervous System

Medications That Affect the Reproductive System

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