NR 566 Week 1 Quiz

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NR 566 Week 1 Quiz

In addition to methimazole, a symptomatic patient with hyperthyroidism may need a prescription for which of the following medications?

An alpha blocker.

A diuretic.

A beta blocker.

A calcium channel blocker.

A 28-year-old female patient (BMI 28) presents to the clinic for her annual physical with no complaints. Which of the following subjective findings from the history should prompt the clinician to screen for diabetes?

Caucasian descent.

History of acanthosis nigricans.

Aerobic exercise for 20 minutes 3-4 days per week. Gave birth 2 years ago to a baby weighing 8 pounds.

Insulin lowers blood glucose by which of the following mechanisms?Question 1

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Question 2

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Enhances glucose formation from non-carbohydrate sources, such as amino acids.This study source was downloaded by 100000829957125 from CourseHero.com on 12-31-2021 23:44:29 GMT -06:00

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Stimulates glucose entry into cells as energy source.

Decreases storage of glucose as glycogen in muscle and liver cells.

Inhibits fat storage and enhances mobilization of fat for energy.

When methimazole is started for hyperthyroidism how long may it take to see a total reversal of hyperthyroid symptoms?

• to 12 months.

• to 3 months.

• to 2 months.

• to 5 months.

Secondary hypothyroidism is most commonly due to which of the following? Viral infection.Question 4

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Autoimmune disease.This study source was downloaded by 100000829957125 from CourseHero.com on 12-31-2021 23:44:29 GMT -06:00

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Congenital defect.

Pituitary adenoma.

Which of the following has a duration of action of up to 42 hours, making it an ultra-long acting insulin?

Detemir (Levimir).

Glargine (Lantus).

Deguldec (Tresiba).

Aspart (Novolog).

A 68-year-old female has been just diagnosed with osteoporosis and has been prescribed alendronate (Fosamax). Which of the following should the clinician include in the patient's education?

"Take this medication with food to reduce stomach irritation".Question 6

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Question 7

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"Take this medication right before going to bed".

"Take this medication with juice to help it absorb better".

"Take this medication with plain water on an empty stomach".

Which of the following is a potential adverse effect associated with somatropin (Genotropin) use?

Hypertension.

Hyperlipidemia.

Insulin resistance.

Macular degeneration.

After starting a patient with Grave's disease on an antithyroid agent such as methimazole, patient monitoring includes TSH and free T4 every

• to 4 weeks.

• to 2 weeks.

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Question 9

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