NCLEX Pharmacology Quiz 33 Endocrine Medications

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1.

Somatropin (Humatrope) is being given to a female patient with turner syndrome. Which of the following findings is associated with this medication?
- A.
  
  Decreases ALT and AST level.
- B.
  
  Mild hyperglycemia.
- C.
  
  Hypotension.
- D.
  
  Water intoxication.
2.

A nurse provide instructions to a client regarding the administration of the prednisone and instructs the client that the best time to take the medication is during?
- A.
  
  Any time of the day.
- B.
  
  Early morning.
- C.
  
  Lunch.
- D.
  
  Before bedtime.
3.

A client with diabetes insipidus is taking antidiuretic hormone. Which of the following symptoms would alert the need to decrease the dosage?
- A.
  
  Alopecia.
- B.
  
  Jaundice.
- C.
  
  Diarrhea.
- D.
  
  Drowsiness.
4.

Which of the following medications decreases their action while taking thyroid hormone?
- A.
  
  Metformin.
- B.
  
  Warfarin.
- C.
  
  Zoloft.
- D.
  
  Epinephrine.
5.

Prednisone is prescribed for a client with diabetes mellitus who is using Humulin 70/30 daily. Which of the following prescription changes does the nurse expect during the therapy with the prednisone?
- A.
  
  An addition of an oral hypoglycemic medication.
- B.
  
  Increased dosage of prednisone.
- C.
  
  Increased dosage of humulin 70/30.
- D.
  
  Decreased dosage of humulin 70/30.
6.

A nurse is instructing a client regarding intranasal Vasopressin (Pitressin). The nurse tells the client that which of the following is a side effect specific to the medication?
- A.
  
  Runny nose.
- B.
  
  Headache.
- C.
  
  Flushing.
- D.
  
  Nausea.
7.

A nurse is performing an assessment on a newly admit patient who is taking propylthiouracil (PTU) daily. The nurse suspects that the client has a history of?
- A.
  
  Addison’s disease.
- B.
  
  Cushing’s syndrome.
- C.
  
  Grave’s disease.
- D.
  
  Myxedema.
8.

A nurse is giving discharge instructions a patient who is taking levothyroxine (Synthroid). The nurse instruct the client to notify the physician if which of the following occurs?
- A.
  
  Cold intolerance.
- B.
  
  Tremors.
- C.
  
  Coarse. dry hair.
- D.
  
  Muscle cramps.
9.

A nurse is giving instructions a patient who is taking levothyroxine (Synthroid). The nurse tells the client that the best time to take this medication is?
- A.
  
  During bedtime.
- B.
  
  After lunch.
- C.
  
  Taken with food.
- D.
  
  Taken on an empty stomach.
10.

Desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) is given to a patient with diabetes insipidus. Which of the following therapeutic response should you expect?
- A.
  
  Decreased blood pressure.
- B.
  
  Decreased attention span.
- C.
  
  Decreased urinary output.
- D.
  
  Decreased blood sugar.

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