ATI RN
Endocrine System Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is the most common adverse reaction during initial therapy with a thyroid replacement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse draws up 10 units of regular-acting insulin to give to a client who has been diabetic for 10 years. What does the nurse do prior to giving the insulin to the client to prevent a medication error?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.