Question

6. What is the mainstay treatment for patient with Diabetes Type I. A. Glucagon B. Metformin C. Insulin D. Sulfonylureas 7. Acts as a synthetic form of T3 & T4. Thyroid hormone replacement used for treatment of hypothyroidism. A. Levothyroxine ( Synthroid) B. Antidiuretic hormone ( Vasopressin) C. Growth Hormones (Somatropin) D. Hydrocortisone 8. A nurse is caring for a client who is taking somatropin to stimulate growth. The nurse should monitor the client's urine for : A. Bilirubin B. Protein C. Potassium D. Calcium 9. A nurse is admitting a client to an acute care facility for total hip arthroplasty. The client takes hydrocortisone for Addison's disease. Which of the following actions is the nurse priority? A. Administering a supplemental dose of Hydrocortisone B. Instructing the client about coughing and deep breathing C. Inserting an indwelling catheter D. Collecting additional information from the client about his history of Addison's disease. 10. A nurse is providing teaching for client who has a new Rx for metformin. Which of the following adverse effects of Metformin should the nurse instruct the client to report to the provider? A. Somnolence B. Constipation C. Fluid Retention D. Weight Gain

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ANSWER

6) C) Insulin is the treatment for patient with diabetes type 1.

7) A) Thyroid hormone treatment for hypothyroidism is Levothyroxine

         or Synthroid.

8) D) Nurse using somatotropin to stimulate growth may results in loss of

         calcium through urine,so nurse should monitor client's urine for Calcium.

9) A) Nurse should administer a supplemental dose of hydrocortisone to prevent

        adrenal crisis due to decreased amount of cortisol in the body in addison's

       disease.

10) A) Somnolence or sleepiness is a adverse effect of metformin should the nurse

           instruct to the client to report to the provider.