Pharmacology II Exam: Thyroid Antagonists Quiz!

9 Questions | By Tara_yvonne | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 167

Questions

Settings

Create your own Quiz

Pharmacology II Exam: Thyroid Antagonists Quiz! - Quiz

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