ATI LPN
Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 11th Edition
Chapter 43 Questions
Question 1 of 5
When describing the thyroid gland, the nursing instructor would include which hormones as being secreted by the thyroid gland? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: Thyroxine and tri-iodothyronine are hormones secreted by the thyroid gland. The anterior pituitary secretes thyroid-stimulating hormone. Prolactin and adrenocorticotropic hormone are secreted by the pituitary gland.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is describing the action of thyroid hormones to a client. The nurse would include information that thyroid hormones are principally concerned with the increase in the metabolic rate of tissues that can result in which of the following? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Thyroid hormones are principally concerned with the increase in the metabolic rate of tissues, which results in increases in the heart and respiratory rate, body temperature, cardiac output, oxygen consumption, and metabolism of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates.
Question 3 of 5
A client is diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: The signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism include decreased metabolism; cold intolerance; low body temperature; weight gain; bradycardia; hypotension; lethargy; sleepiness; pale, cool, dry skin; face appearing puffy; coarse hair; thick, hard nails; heavy menses; fertility problems; and low sperm count.
Question 4 of 5
A group of nursing students are reviewing information about thyroid disorders. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as indicative of hyperthyroidism? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: The signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism include increased metabolism, heat intolerance, elevated body temperature; weight loss; tachycardia; hypertension; nervousness; anxiety; insomnia; exophthalmos; flushed, warm, moist skin; thinning hair, goiter; and irregular or scant menses.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer the thyroid hormone replacement drug levothyroxine to a client. The nurse understands which of the following about this drug? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: The following is true of the thyroid hormone replacement drug levothyroxine: it is relatively inexpensive, requires once-daily dosing, and has a more uniform potency than do other thyroid hormone replacement drugs.