Test #3

Question 1

Blood test that measures the average blood glucose level over the past 2 to 3 months used to diagnose and monitor diabetes

Answer 1

A1C (glycated hemoglobin)

Question 2

A1c less than 5.7%

Answer 2

Normal A1c

Question 3

A1c 5.7% to 6.7%

Answer 3

Prediabetes A1c

Question 4

A1c 6.5% or higher

Answer 4

Diabetes A1c

Question 5

Blood sugar levels, diabetes medication’s, exercise, diet, and hydration affect what

Answer 5

Factors affecting A1c

Question 6

Thyroid stimulating hormone comes from what gland

Answer 6

Pituitary gland

Question 7

The pituitary gland releases what to trigger your thyroid to produce and release its own hormones

Answer 7

thyroxine T4 and triiodothyronine T3

Question 8

thyroxine T4 and triiodothyronine T3 are responsible for maintaining your bodies what

Answer 8

Metabolic rate the speed at what your body transforms the food you can eat into energy and uses it

Question 9

Symptoms of hypothyroidism

Answer 9

Fatigue, constipation, weight, gain, tachycardia

Question 10

What is the rare life-threatening complication of hyperthyroidism where the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone?

Answer 10

A thyroid storm

Question 11

Causes that can trigger a thyroid storm

Answer 11

Untreated or poorly treated hyperthyroidism, surgery on the thyroid gland, infection, trauma, stress

Question 12

Symptoms of thyroid that can vary, but typically include?

Answer 12

High fever, rapid heart rate, agitation, and confusion, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, seizures, coma

Question 13

Treatment for a thyroid storm

Answer 13

-Medication’s to block thyroid hormone production
-medication to slow down the heart rate
-cooling measures to reduce fever
-fluids and electrolytes to maintain hydration
-treatment for any underlying condition such as infection or trauma.

Question 14

An auto immune disorder where the bodies immune system attacks and destroys the beta cells in the pancreas, responsible for producing insulin

Answer 14

Type one diabetes mellitus

Question 15

Causes of type one diabetes mellitus

Answer 15

Unknown, but is believed to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors

Question 16

Insulin injections work most likely when injected where

Answer 16

In the abdomen

Question 17

What glands release epinephrine, and nor epinephrine to respond to low blood glucose

Answer 17

The adrenal glands

Question 18

Patients at risk for hypoglycemia

Answer 18

Type one diabetes, patient who has taken a high dose of insulin

Question 19

Hypoglycemia associated autonomic failure

Answer 19

A condition where reoccurring episodes of low blood sugar lead to impaired autonomic responses and reduce awareness of hypoglycemia, making it harder to detect and treat

Question 20

Palpations tachycardia, glucose level, 40mg or lower or symptoms of?

Answer 20

Hypoglycemia

Question 21

To manage hypoglycemic episodes eat what

Answer 21

High and sugar and avoid fats and protein

Question 22

What medication is used to treat hypothyroidism

Answer 22

Levothyroxine

Question 23

Medication administration for levothyroxine

Answer 23

Take before a meal or several hours after a meal

Question 24

What is an indication for too much levothyroxine

Answer 24

Takypnea

Question 25

Underactive thyroid doesn’t make enough hormones in the bloodstream?

Answer 25

Hypothyroidism

Question 26

What is a rare life-threatening complication of severe hypothyroidism where the thyroid hormone levels are critically low?

Answer 26

Myedema coma

Question 27

Effects of the thyroid medication amiodarone

Answer 27

Tired and tolerant to heat would have elevated thyroid hormone levels

Question 28

Life-threatening complication of diabetes mellitus characterized by extremely high blood sugar levels and severe hydration blood sugar levels over 600 mg

Answer 28

HHS hyper osmolar hyperglycemic state

Question 29

When body lacks enough insulin to a buildup of harmful ketones and blood Due to lack of insulin production, stress, illness, diet, not taking medication’s mental status changes serum bicarbonate, less than 15

Answer 29

DKA diabetic ketoacidosis

Question 30

A medical treatment that destroys thyroid cells

Answer 30

Radioactive iodine therapy

Question 31

When the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid, hormone symptoms are dry eyes, and light sensitivity

Answer 31

Hyperthyroidism

Question 32

Cluster condition that increases the risk of developing chronic disease diseases, such as diabetes mellitus, heart disease, and stroke

Answer 32

Metabolic syndrome

Question 33

Metabolic syndrome treatment

Answer 33

Lowering blood pressure lowering cholesterol, lowering blood sugar

Question 34

Condition where the body produces too much antidiuretic hormone

Answer 34

SIADH

Question 35

A disorder that affects the body’s ability to regulate water balance leading to excessive thirst and urination

Answer 35

Diabetes insipidus

Question 36

Diabetes insipidus

Answer 36

Can because prime removal of pituitary, tumor or surgery Monitor for ataxia and sodium levels

Question 37

What patient should be seen first

Answer 37

Patient with stroke and severe headaches

Question 38

What is NPH insulin used for?

Answer 38

Control blood sugar levels, and people would type one two diabetes prevent hyperglycemia and improve glycemic control, and individuals who require intermediate acting insulin

Question 39

If you have to order give 14 units regular insulin and 28 unit units NPH insulin subcutaneously how many syringes did the nurse use?

Answer 39

One syringe they are compatible and can be mixed together

Question 40

If you’re using a glass and what action should the nurse take

Answer 40

Use a filter needle to draw up medication

Question 41

0.2 mg PO clonidine 0.1 mg/tab

Answer 41

2 tabs

Question 42

50 mg po atenolol 100mg/tab

Answer 42

0.5 tab

Question 43

100mcg po Levothyroxine 50mcg/tab

Answer 43

2tabs