Question 1

A primary concern that may result from coughing following a hypophysectomy is a(n)

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cerebrospinal leak

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increased pulse rate

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sore throat

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decreased blood pressure

Question 2

Diabetes insipidus occurs because of

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decreased production of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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decreased insulin secretion

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increased secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).

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decreased production of thyroid hormone

Question 3

The patient with a goiter would most likely present with

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an enlarged neck

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increased blood glucose levels

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excessive urine output

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tenderness in the flank area

Question 4

The most common age range of women affected by hyperthyroidism is

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30 to 50 years

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60 to 80 years

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20 to 40 years

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50 to 70 years

Question 5

The nurse would expect a patient with Graves’ disease to have which sign or symptom?

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Exophthalmos

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Weight gain

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Decreased urine output

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Bradycardia

Question 6

What percent of nodules found on the thyroid gland are cancerous?

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5% to 10%

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15% to 25%

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25% to 35%

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50% to 55%

Question 7

Nursing assessment of a patient with Addison’s disease will likely reveal

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generalized malaise and muscle weakness.

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increased blood pressure

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increased energy level

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symptoms of hyperglycemia

Question 8

Cushing syndrome is often attributed to

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prolonged use of steroid therapy

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adrenal tumors

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a)	thyroid tumors

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prolonged alcohol consumption

Question 9

Typical signs and symptoms of Cushing syndrome include

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buffalo hump

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hypoglycemia

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hypotension

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weight loss

Question 10

During a 24-hour period, expected urine output for the patient with diabetes insipidus is

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15 to 20 L

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30 to 40 L

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50 to 60 L.

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5 to 10 L

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