Which of the following medications can be used to treat gestational diabetes?
Check all that apply.
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A. Metformin
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B. Glucotrol
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C.
... [Show More] Pioglitazone
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D. Sitagliptin
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E. Insulin
metformin, insulin
What is the 4 step approach in the treatment of DM type 2?
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Step 1: lifestyle + metformin
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Step II: continue step 1 and add second drug
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Step 3 : step up to 3 drug combination (including metformin)
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Step 4: more complex insulin regimen
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John comes in with random glucose of 250? Does any further testing for DM
need to be done?
no
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Jane has type 1 diabetes and is taking a beta blocker. What does she need to be
aware of?
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A. Beta blockers increase glycogenolysis and help the body counteract a fall in
glucose.
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B. Beta blockers impair glycogenolysis and glycogenolysis is a means which the
body can respond to and counteract a fall in blood glucose.
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C. Beta blockers can make a patient more aware of hypoglycemia
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D. Beta blockers have no effect on glycogenolysis
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B. Beta blockers impair glycogenolysis and glycogenolysis is a means which the
body can respond to and counteract a fall in blood glucose.
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Gina is taking Canagliflozin for her diabetes. The NP tells her this may increase
her risk for:
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A. Hypoglycemia
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B. Decreased urination
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C. UTIs
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D. Hypothyroidism
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C. UTIs
SGLT 2 inhibitors should not be given if GFR <35. T or F.
True
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Optimally at what interval should the TSH be reassessed after a Levothyroxine
dosage is adjusted?
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1 2 weeks
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2 4 weeks
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4 6 weeks
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6 8 weeks
6-8 weeks
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Which of the following can induce thyroid dysfunction?
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A. Sertraline
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B. Amiodarone
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C. Carvedilol
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D. Fluoxetine
Amiodarone
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Irma is an 80 year old with CAD. She has an elevated TSH with a low free T4.
she weighs 80 kg. What dosage of levothyroxine are you going to initiate?
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A. 12.5 25 mcg
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B. 25 50 mcg
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C. 50 75 mcg
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75 100 mcg
12.5-25 mcg
Stacy is a 30 year old that has elevated TSH and low Free T4. Her weight is 100
lbs. What dose of levothyroxine will you give?
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A. 25 mcg
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B. 50 mcg
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C. 75 mcg
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D. 88 mcg
C. 75 mcg
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Jane is in her first trimester of pregnancy and has symptomatic
hyperthyroidism. What is the endocrinologist going to prescribe?
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A. radioactive iodine
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B. Methimazole
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C. Propylthiouracil
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D. Liotrix
C. Propylthiouracil
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Mary is postmenopausal is having severe vasomotor symptoms. She has a
uterus. She would like to start on hormones. The NP:
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A. Will start her on estrogen alone.
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B. Will start her on estrogen and progesterone
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C. Will start her on Tamoxifen
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D. Nothing. She should not take hormones
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B. Will start her on estrogen and progesterone
Julie is wanting to start OCPs but would like to discontinue in 1 year to try for
pregnancy. The NP will prescribe:
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A. Beyaz
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B. Lo Estrin
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C. Nuvaring
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D. Depo provera injections
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A. Beyaz due to having added folic acid
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Lisa has migraines with Aura. You are discussing contraception. You
recommend:
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A. oral contraceptives
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B. Mirena IUD
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C. Nothing. She should not use any contraception
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D. Low estrogen pills
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B. Mirena IUD
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One of the main reasons women stop progestin only pills:
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A. Acne
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B. Weight gain
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C. Break through bleeding
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D. Breast pain
C. Break through bleeding
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Sally is post menopausal and has been having frequent UTIs. The NP:
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A. recommends taking Nitrofurantoin 1 tablet daily
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B. TMP/SMZ 1 tablet daily
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C. Vaginal estrace 1 gram vaginally weekly
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D. Nothing. This is part of menopause
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C. Vaginal estrace 1 gram vaginally weekly
David is prescribed Sildenafil for ED. Side effects can be: Check all that apply
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A, ischemic optic neuropathy
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B. Hearing loss
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C. priapism
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D. Weight gain
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E. Red urine
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F. Delayed ejaculation
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A, ischemic optic neuropathy
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B. Hearing loss
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C. priapism
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What are possible side effects of Testosterone? Check all that apply
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A. Disorders of the liver
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B. prostate cancer
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C. Edema
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D. Abuse Potential
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E. Elevated LDL and decreased HDL
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F. Hair loss
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A. Disorders of the liver
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B. prostate cancer [Show Less]