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Endocrine System Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The patient with adrenal insufficiency is to be discharged taking prednisone 10 mg orally each day. What will you be sure to teach the patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A client is scheduled to have a glycosylated hemoglobin (A1C) drawn and asks the nurse why she has to have it. How would the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Correct Answer: A Rationale: 1. A glycosylated hemoglobin (A1C) test measures the average blood glucose level over the past 3 months. 2. It is important for monitoring and managing diabetes. 3. The test reflects long-term blood sugar control, providing valuable information about diabetes management. 4. The nurse should explain this to the client to emphasize the significance of the test in managing their health. Summary: B: Incorrect. A1C does not determine anemia type. C: Incorrect. A1C does not measure liver glycogen. D: Incorrect. A1C does not diagnose leukemia or blood cancer.
Question 3 of 5
Review of a patient's chart reveals that two years ago she was treated with ritodrine. Which of the following was the most likely condition or reason for which this drug was given?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Premature labor. Ritodrine is a tocolytic agent commonly used to inhibit premature labor by relaxing the uterine muscles. It works by decreasing the frequency and intensity of contractions, helping to delay premature delivery. Parkinson's disease (A), bronchial asthma (B), and depression (C) are not conditions typically treated with ritodrine. Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder, bronchial asthma is a respiratory condition, and depression is a mental health condition. Therefore, based on the pharmacological action of ritodrine and the context of its usage, the most likely reason for which this drug was given in this case is to manage premature labor.
Question 4 of 5
A 78-year-old male with Parkinson’s disease experiences worsening of his symptoms. He is already taking levodopa. Since the disease is characterized by degeneration of dopaminergic neurons, leading to the lack of inhibition of cholinergic neurons, the addition of which medication is likely to help alleviate the patient’s symptoms?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Benztropine. Benztropine is an anticholinergic medication that helps alleviate Parkinson's disease symptoms by blocking the excess activity of acetylcholine, which is increased due to the lack of dopaminergic inhibition. This leads to a rebalancing of neurotransmitters in the brain, improving motor symptoms. Choice B: Reserpine depletes neurotransmitters including dopamine, worsening Parkinson's symptoms. Choice C: Doxazosin is an alpha-blocker used for hypertension, not Parkinson's disease. Choice D: Timolol is a beta-blocker used for glaucoma, not Parkinson's disease.
Question 5 of 5
Donepezil is a reversible anti-cholinesterase used in the treatment of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Donepezil is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease because it is a reversible anti-cholinesterase that helps improve cognitive function by increasing levels of acetylcholine in the brain. This neurotransmitter is important for memory and learning, which are affected in Alzheimer's disease. Choice A (Glaucoma) is incorrect because Donepezil does not treat this condition. Choice B (Bradycardia) is incorrect because Donepezil does not affect heart rate. Choice C (Urine retention) is incorrect because Donepezil does not have any impact on urinary function. In summary, the correct answer is D (Alzheimer's disease) because Donepezil's mechanism of action aligns with the cognitive deficits seen in this condition, while the other choices are not related to the drug's pharmacological effects.