NCLEX Pharmacology Quiz 23 Hormonal And Reproductive Drugs

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    When caring for a client taking parathyroid medication. which of the following nursing interventions is a priority?

    • Monitor serum calcium levels.
    • Evaluate bowel function.
    • Measure serum acid phosphatase.
    • Check for side effects.
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  • 2. 

    Drew is diagnosed with Type I diabetes mellitus. As a nurse taking care of the client. you should know that in his condition:

    • Insulin is produced but is malformed.

    • The beta cells of the pancreas stop producing insulin.

    • The client cannot be treated.

    • Diagnosis is made in clients over age 50.

    Correct Answer
    A. The beta cells of the pancreas stop producing insulin.
    Explanation
    In type I diabetes mellitus. the beta cells stop producing insulin completely. There is no such pathophysiologic process as malformed insulin. Clients with type I diabetes can be treated with insulin. The diagnosis can be made in clients at any age.

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  • 3. 

    A major side effect of insulin use that can be life threatening is:

    • Hyperglycemia

    • Stomach upset

    • Hypoglycemia

    • Tremors

    Correct Answer
    A. Hypoglycemia
    Explanation
    The action of insulin will lower glucose levels. which may prove fatal if levels drop too low.

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  • 4. 

    Signs of hypoglycemia include:

    • Fruity breath. thirst. flushed skin

    • Diarrhea. itching. hypertension

    • Anxiety. weakness. pallor. sweating

    • Muscle ache. fever. thirst

    Correct Answer
    A. Anxiety. weakness. pallor. sweating
    Explanation
    These are signs of hypoglycemia. along with restlessness. chills. confusion. nausea. hunger. tachycardia. weakness. or headache. Choice A are signs of hyperglycemia.

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  • 5. 

    Which of the following is a contraindication to the administration of growth hormone?

    • The height of the child is under 4 feet.

    • The child’s age is between 5 and 6.

    • The epiphyseal shaft is open.

    • The epiphyseal shaft is closed.

    Correct Answer
    A. The epiphyseal shaft is closed.
    Explanation
    A closed epiphyseal shaft is a contraindication for administration of growth hormone. There are no exact height or age requirements for the administration of growth hormone.

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  • 6. 

    Which of the following statements involving Type II diabetes mellitus is correct?

    • It involves inefficient insulin production.

    • It involves cessation of Insulin production by the beta cells of the pancreas.

    • It involves increased insulin receptor responsiveness.

    • It involves the infant client.

    Correct Answer
    A. It involves inefficient insulin production.
    Explanation
    In type II diabetes mellitus. insulin is produced in insufficient amounts along with reduced insulin receptor responsiveness. In type II diabetes mellitus. the beta cells do produce insulin but in inadequate amounts. There is decreased rather than increased insulin responsiveness.

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  • 7. 

    Vasopressin is which of the following pituitary hormone?

    • Oxytocin

    • ACTH

    • Antidiuretic hormone

    • Desmopressin acetate

    Correct Answer
    A. Antidiuretic hormone
    Explanation
    Vasopressin is antidiuretic hormone.

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  • 8. 

    Which of the following drugs will decrease the effects of vasopressin?

    • Lithium (Lithane)

    • Digoxin (Lanoxin)

    • Penicillin (Pen-Vee-K)

    • Azithromycin (Zithromax)

    Correct Answer
    A. Lithium (Lithane)
    Explanation
    Lithium is known to decrease the effects of vasopressin. Lithium is a salt. and antidiuretic hormone acts on the water that influences the sodium/water balance.

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  • 9. 

    Nurse Casey is studying about insulin administration. She should be knowledgeable that regular insulin:

    • Is slow acting

    • Is used IV

    • Is a suspended insulin

    • Peaks in 6 to 12 hours

    Correct Answer
    A. Is used IV
    Explanation
    Regular insulin is the only insulin preparation that can be administered IV. Regular insulin is rapid acting. It is a crystalline zinc preparation and peaks in 2 to 4 hours.

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  • 10. 

    Miley has been taking growth hormones for a quite sometime now. As a recipient of the agent. she should be aware that a side effect of growth hormone is:

    • Hyperthyroidism

    • Soft tissue hypertrophy

    • Dwarfism

    • Increased tumor growth

    Correct Answer
    A. Increased tumor growth
    Explanation
    Growth hormone may increase the size of a tumor if one is present. Hypothyroidism and soft tissue atrophy are the side effects. Dwarfism is the indication for therapy.

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