Pharmacology II Exam: Thyroid Antagonists Quiz!
9 Questions
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Questions and Answers
- 1.Action - _______ the production of thyroid hormones. (takes 2-3 weeks for the therapeutic effect to begin)
- A.
Inhibits
- B.
Increases
- C.
Decreases
- D.
Accelerates
- 2.Use - treatment of hyperthyroidism - prior to thyroid surgery to ________ the vascularity of the gland and post-op _________
- A.
Increase, heart-rate
- B.
Avoid, healing
- C.
Decrease, bleeding
- D.
Metabolize, rest
- 3.Which of these is NOT a med pertaining to Thyroid Antagonists?
- A.
Methimazole (Tapazole)
- B.
Radioactive Iodine ( R13I)
- C.
Propylthiauracil (PTU)
- D.
Glipizide ( Glucatrol)
- 4.Which of these is NOT an Adverse Effect?
- A.
Sore throat
- B.
Bone marrow depression
- C.
Cough
- D.
Fatigue
- 5.Contradictions/ Precautions You should take caution when using in patients over what age?
- A.
40
- B.
50
- C.
60
- D.
30
- 6.Contradictions/ Precautions PTU may cause _______ and ________ damage in children. In the elderly it can cause ______.
- A.
Brain, neurological ; CHF
- B.
Cancer, chromosome ; CHF
- C.
CHF, tissue ; cancer
- D.
Anemia, stomach ; bleeding
- 7.Interactions PTU and lithium or iodine meds cause a/ an ______ effect.
- A.
Addictive
- B.
Adverse
- C.
Damaging
- D.
Calming
- 8.Which is these IS a Nursing Assessment pertaining to Thyroid Antagonists?
- A.
Check fatigue
- B.
Ask for last name
- C.
Check allergy to iodine
- D.
Inspect skin
- 9.Which of these is does NOT pertain to the client's education?
- A.
Weighing self twice a week
- B.
Timing of med
- C.
How to take iodine solutions
- D.
Time of sleep at night
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