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ATI Nsg 234 Med Surg Exam Neurologyendocrine And Sensory Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with signs of acromegaly. The nurse is aware that which class of drugs are used to inhibit the release of anterior pituitary hormones?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dopamine agonists, such as bromocriptine, are used to inhibit the release of growth hormone from the anterior pituitary, which is beneficial in treating acromegaly, a condition caused by excess growth hormone.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is providing teaching on the miotic medication the client has been prescribed for glaucoma. The client asks the nurse about the purpose of the medication. Which response should the nurse provide to the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Miotic medications work by constricting the pupil, which opens the trabecular meshwork and facilitates the drainage of aqueous humor, thus lowering intraocular pressure in clients with glaucoma.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is performing an otoscopic examination on a client with mastoiditis. On examination of the tympanic membrane, which finding should the nurse expect to observe?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mastoiditis often results in inflammation and infection that extend to the middle ear, causing the tympanic membrane to appear red, dull, thickened, and immobile upon examination.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client 4 hours following surgical repair of a penetrating brain injury. Which of the following assessments should be the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A neurological assessment is the priority to identify any changes in the client's condition that may indicate complications such as increased intracranial pressure, which can occur after brain surgery.
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History
A client presented to the hospital with primary hyperthyroidism. The client underwent thyroidectomy and is 1 day post op.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing the client post-op and notes client is complaining of tingling of the finger-tips and assesses for . The nurse is aware if positive the client likely has related to during surgery
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: The nurse is assessing for Chvostek sign, which indicates hypocalcemia, likely due to disruption or removal of the parathyroid glands during thyroid surgery.