Endocrine System and Disorders

A patient with suspected Cushing's syndrome is undergoing initial screening. Which of the following tests, if elevated, would suggest that the patient has Cushing's syndrome?

Following a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy, a patient reports a persistent headache and increased nasal drainage. Which of the following complications should the nurse suspect?

A patient is prescribed desmopressin for the treatment of diabetes insipidus. Which of the following instructions is most important for the nurse to include in the patient's teaching plan?

A patient with a history of hyperparathyroidism is admitted with severe fatigue, bone pain, and nausea. Which of the following electrolyte imbalances is most likely contributing to these clinical manifestations?

A patient is started on levothyroxine for the treatment of hypothyroidism. Which of the following assessment findings indicates the medication is having a therapeutic effect?

A patient with diabetes mellitus is prescribed regular insulin and insulin lispro. Which of the following injection strategies should the nurse teach the patient to minimize the risk of hypoglycemia?

A patient with adrenal insufficiency is prescribed hydrocortisone. The nurse should provide which of the following instructions regarding medication administration?

A patient who had a thyroidectomy is now exhibiting signs of tetany. Which electrolyte imbalance is the most likely cause of this condition?

A patient is hospitalized for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which of the following assessment findings is most important for the nurse to report immediately to the healthcare provider?

A patient with acromegaly is scheduled for an MRI to evaluate the pituitary gland. What specific patient preparation should the nurse include prior to the MRI?

A patient will start taking metformin to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse recognizes that which of the following statements about metformin is most accurate?

A patient receiving propylthiouracil (PTU) for hyperthyroidism develops a fever and sore throat. The nurse should immediately assess for which of the following adverse effects?

A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus develops several small ulcers on their lower extremities. Which of the following macrovascular complications is the most likely cause of these ulcers?

A patient is diagnosed with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH). Which of the following nursing interventions is most important to implement?

A patient is prescribed glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist medication. What best describes the mechanism of action of GLP-1 receptor agonists in managing diabetes?

A patient is being treated for hyperthyroidism with radioactive iodine (RAI). Which teaching point is most important for the nurse to emphasize to the patient?

A patient is diagnosed with Addison's disease. Which nursing intervention is most important to include in the patient's plan of care?

A patient with diabetes mellitus reports taking garlic supplements to help lower blood sugar. Which is the most appropriate response of the nurse to the patient?

The nurse is reviewing the lab results of a patient with primary hyperaldosteronism. Which findings should the nurse expect to see?

Which of the following statements best describes the negative feedback loop involved in regulating thyroid hormone production?