Endocrine Disorders NCLEX Questions with Rationale

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The agitated client is hospitalized with tachycardia, dyspnea, and intermittent chest palpitations. The client's BP is 170/110 mm Hg, and HR is 130 bpm. The client's health history reveals thinning hair, recent 10-lb weight loss, increased appetite, fine hand and tongue tremors, hyperreflexic tendon reflexes, and smooth, moist skin. Which prescribed intervention should be the nurse's priority?

A. 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) and cardiac enzyme levels. B. Obtain thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and free T4 levels. C. Propranolol 2 mg IV q15 min or until symptoms are controlled. D. Propylthiouracil 600-mg oral loading dose; then 200 mg orally q4h.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Propranolol provides rapid symptomatic relief of thyrotoxicosis by controlling cardiac and psychomotor manifestations.

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