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A patient has a free T4 level of 0.6 in a free T3 of 220. The patient asked
the nurse what theselaboratory values mean. How will the nurse resp
a. we will need to obtain a TSH level to better evaluate your diagnosis
b. these results suggest you have hyperthyroidism
c. we will need to obtain a total T3 and total T4 to know for sure
d. these valuesindicate you may have grave’s disease
A patient is admitted to the hospital and will begin taking levothyroxin
(Synthroid). The nurse learns of the patient also takes warfarin (Coumadin).
The nurse will notify the provider to discusswhat?
a. increasing the warfarin dose
b. reducing the warfarin dose
c. decreasing the levothyroxine dose
d. increasing the levothyroxine dose
A nurse is teaching a patient who will begin taking methimazole (Tapazole)
for Graves’ disease about the medication. Which statement by the patient
indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. I must take with food every morning to aid and absorption
b. it is safe to get pregnant while taking this medication
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c. because of the risk for liver toxicity, I will need frequent liver function
tests
d. I should report a sore throat or fever to my provider if either occurs
A nurse obtaining an admission history on a adult patient Notes that the
patient has a heart rateof 62 bpm, a blood pressure of 105/62, and a
temperature of 96.2°F. The patient appears pale and complains of always
feeling cold and tired. The nurse will contact the provider to discuss testfor
what condition?
a. Plummer’s disease
b. Hypothyroidism
c. Cretinism
d. Grave’s Disease
A nurse caring for a patient notes that the patient has a temperature of
104°F in a heart rate of 110 bpm. The patient skin is warm and moist, and
the patient complains that the room is too warm. Patient appears nervous
and has protuberant eyes. The nurse will contact the provider todiscuss
a. Cretinism
b. Myedema
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c. Graves’ disease
d. Plummer’s Disease
Which mineral is needed for thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) to
stimulate the secretion ofthyroid hormone (TH)?
a. zinc
b. Iodine
c. copper
d. iron
What effect does hyperphosphatemia have on other electrolytes
a. Decreases serum magnesium
b. increases serum calcium
c. increases serum
magnesiumd. decreases
serum calcium
Which hormone is involved in the regulation of serum calcium levels?
a. Thyroxine (T 4 )
b. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
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