ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has undergone a subtotal thyroidectomy. Which of the following should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Post-thyroidectomy, airway obstruction risk (e.g., hematoma) necessitates a tracheotomy set.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about how to monitor therapy effectiveness for SIADH. What does the nurse tell the client to look for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Effective SIADH treatment reduces fluid retention, minimizing weight gain.
Question 3 of 5
A client with hyperaldosteronism is being treated with spironolactone (Aldactone) before surgery. Which precautions does the nurse teach this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Spironolactone spares potassium; salt substitutes (KCl) could worsen hyperkalemia.
Question 4 of 5
The most common second messengers for peptide hormones are ______ and _____.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: cAMP and calcium ions are the primary second messengers that mediate the effects of peptide hormones inside cells.
Question 5 of 5
Alcohol suppresses the secretion of ______ and thus _______ the reabsorption of water from the kidneys.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alcohol inhibits ADH, reducing water reabsorption and increasing urine output.