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Which type of diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance?
Type 2 diabetes
What is the mechanism of action of levothyroxine?
Thyroid hormone replacement
What is the primary adverse effect of corticosteroids?
Buildup of fluid in lower legs
What is the therapeutic class of hydrocortisone?
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What is the primary function of fludrocortisone?
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What is the onset of action for aspart and lispro insulin?
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What is the primary adverse effect of sulfonylureas?
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What is the primary nursing consideration for levothyroxine?
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What is the primary contraindication for thyroid hormone replacement therapy?
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What is the primary laboratory test for monitoring patients taking insulin?
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What is the primary therapeutic effect of thyroid hormone replacement therapy in patients with hypothyroidism?
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A patient is experiencing symptoms of Cushing's syndrome due to long-term use of corticosteroids. What is the most likely cause of this?
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A patient is taking levothyroxine for thyroid hormone replacement therapy. What is the primary concern for the nurse when discontinuing this medication?
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What is the primary difference between glargine and detemir insulin compared to aspart and lispro insulin?
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A patient is taking fludrocortisone for adrenal hormone replacement therapy. What is the primary concern for the nurse when monitoring this patient?
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What is the primary reason for the black box warning on thyroid hormone replacement therapy?
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A patient is taking insulin for diabetes management. What is the primary concern for the nurse when evaluating the effectiveness of this medication?
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What is the primary adverse effect of sulfonylureas that is similar to insulin?
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A patient is taking hydrocortisone for adrenal hormone replacement therapy. What is the primary concern for the nurse when monitoring this patient's bone health?
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What is the primary difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus?
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What is the primary reason why thyroid hormone replacement therapy should not be used to treat obesity or weight loss?
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What is the primary difference between the onset of action of regular insulin and NPH insulin?
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What is the primary concern for the nurse when monitoring a patient taking fludrocortisone for adrenal hormone replacement therapy?
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What is the primary therapeutic effect of corticosteroids in patients with inflammation?
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What is the primary laboratory test for monitoring patients taking sulfonylureas?
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What is the primary concern for the nurse when evaluating the effectiveness of insulin therapy in patients with type 1 diabetes?
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What is the primary adverse effect of sulfonylureas that is similar to insulin?
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What is the primary difference between the duration of action of glargine and detemir insulin compared to aspart and lispro insulin?
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What is the primary concern for the nurse when monitoring a patient taking hydrocortisone for adrenal hormone replacement therapy?
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What is the primary therapeutic effect of thyroid hormone replacement therapy in patients with hypothyroidism?
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