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Medical Surgical Endocrine Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is aware of the following client situations. The nurse should first follow up with the client who
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Muscle weakness in DKA suggests hypokalemia, a life-threatening complication.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse evaluates the following laboratory results for a client who has hypoparathyroidism: Calcium 7.2 mg/dL, Sodium 144 mEq/L, Magnesium 1.2 mEq/L, Potassium 5.7 mEq/L. Based on these results, which medications should the nurse anticipate administering? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypoparathyroidism causes hypocalcemia (7.2 mg/dL) and hypomagnesemia (1.2 mEq/L); anticipate calcium chloride and magnesium sulfate.
Question 3 of 5
The production and release of hormones caused by a chemical such as calcium is a _____ mechanism.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A humoral mechanism involves hormone release in response to blood levels of substances like calcium, e.g., parathyroid hormone regulation.
Question 4 of 5
The release of oxytocin is controlled by _____ feedback.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oxytocin release during labor or nursing is regulated by positive feedback, intensifying the response.
Question 5 of 5
Identify a hormone that increases metabolic rate.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thyroid hormone (T4 and T3) increases cellular metabolism throughout the body.