ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which hormone is primarily responsible for uptake of glucose from blood by cells?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insulin, produced by pancreatic beta cells, facilitates glucose uptake by cells, lowering blood glucose levels.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to educate a client prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid). Which information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Levothyroxine can cause insomnia or altered sleep patterns as a side effect.
Question 3 of 5
Which describes the primary goal of pharmacotherapy for the treatment of hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The goal is to reduce thyroid activity and hormone levels in hyperthyroidism.
Question 4 of 5
Which information should the nurse include in the teaching for the client prescribed long-term corticosteroid therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Weight-bearing exercises help prevent osteoporosis, a risk of long-term corticosteroid use.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with hyperthyroidism is placed on seizure precautions as a result of which observation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The patient is at an increased risk for seizure activity related to hyponatremia (low sodium levels), which can occur in hyperthyroidism due to fluid imbalances.