NSG INCO 2 Medical-Surgical Nursing: Radioactive Iodine Uptake (RAIU)

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What is the most common cause of hyperpituitarism?

Stroke

Trauma

Autoimmunity

Benign pituitary adenoma (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of hyperpituitarism?

Large hands and feet

Visual disturbances

Decreased cardiac output (correct)

Diaphoresis

Which of the following hormones is NOT typically elevated in thyrotoxicosis (hyperthyroidism)?

Calcitonin

$T_3$

$T_4$

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) (correct)

Which of the following effects of thyroid hormones on the body is INCORRECT?

Decreased cardiac output Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following interventions is most appropriate for a client with hypopituitarism?

Administering hormone replacement therapy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common symptom of hypopituitarism?

Obesity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a cause of Cushing's syndrome?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of increased mineralocorticoids, such as aldosterone, in Cushing's syndrome?

Increased sodium reabsorption leading to hypernatremia, hypertension, and edema Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a manifestation of Cushing's syndrome?

Increased metabolic rate Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of increased glucocorticoids in Cushing's syndrome?

Increased glucose levels leading to hyperglycemia Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following interventions is NOT recommended for Cushing's syndrome?

Provide high sodium, low potassium diet Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common manifestation of Cushing's syndrome?

Poor wound healing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a normal value for the free T4 serum test?

1.0 - 2.3 ng/dl Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications can decrease the results of a T3 serum test?

Phenytoin Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) is NOT true?

They promote insulin secretion Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range for the 2-4 hour Radioactive Iodine Uptake (RAIU) test?

3 - 10% Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Glucose Tolerance Test?

To diagnose Diabetes Mellitus Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following effects of thyroid hormones on the body is NOT mentioned in the text?

Promote bone mineral density Signup and view all the answers