Exam 4 Review Endo & Neuro

Hypothyroidism is associated with which of the following?

Hoshimoto's is known as

The normal range for Sodium (Na) is 140-155

ALS can affect upper and lower motor neurons

A patient with hypothyroidism may complain of which of the following s/s?

A Romberg test performed on a client with Parkinson's dising best indicates that the client has a positive Romberg test?

A patient has dry mucous membranes and an increased urinary output, what does the nurse suspect?

Hyperthyroidism is associated with which of the following?

Which cranial nerve is responsible for balance?

The nurse is assigned to a patient with pheochromocytoma, what can the nurse except to see?

When caring for a client diagnosed with pheochromocytoma, which information should the nurse know?

Which nursing diagnosis takes highest priority for a female client with hyperthyroidism?

Lumbar puncture, MRI, and CT scan are used to diagnose:

Which of the following is unique to ALS?

A client with a diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is being treated in the emergency department. Which finding?

The nurse should include information about which hormone lacking in clients with diabetes insipidus?

the patient has a stooped posture, shuffling walk with short steps, flat facial expression and pill rolling.

If a pt has damage to his V-Trigeminal nerve he would have difficulty ___.

Which of the following assessment findings characterize thyroid storm?

A comatose client is admitted with a diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis. The diagnosis is supported by which noted data?

A clients with Parkinson's disease is experiencing tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia. The nurse anticipates which med?

DKA is associated with

If a patient has Addison's the nurse should educate the patient on lifetime use of:

There are four types of MS

The parathyroid hormone is responsible for sleep regulation

 Which responses does not indicate that the client is experiencing hyperglycemia?

Which of the following should the nurse expect to see in a client with Addison's disease?

Adequate salt intake can help decrease the risk of developing iodine induced thyroid problems

A male client is admitted for treatment of the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone. What nursing intervention

Which of the following is characteristic of a LMN (Lower Motor Neuron Lesion)

progressive development, 1. weakness, 2. spasticity, 3. brisk reflexes 4. extensor plantar responses (Babinski)

The nurse notes that the client is experiencing visible squirming and twitching movements of muscle, this is known as

The release of insulin from the pancreatic beta cells can inhibit its further release from the same cells. This is:

autoimmune disorder mainly caused by antibodies to the muscle acetylcholine receptors

Hyperthyroidism is treated with synthroid

Sporadic immune demyelination occurs in the myelin sheath of neurons in the central nervous system.

Nurse Ronn is assessing a client with possible Cushing's syndrome. In a client with Cushing's syndrome, the nurse would

TYPE 2 DIABETICS ARE NORMALLY INSULIN RESISTENT

When caring for a male client with diabetes insipidus, nurse Juliet expects to administer:

Graves is also known as

The most important nursing intervention during the medical and surgical treatment of the patient with a pheochromocytoma

The brainstem is known as the relay center

A 30-year-old woman tells the nurse that she has been very unsteady and has had difficulty in maintaining her balance.

A patient with a head injury develops SIADH. What symptoms do you expect to find?

Type 1 diabetics will require life long insulin injections

Which of these statements about the peripheral nervous system is correct?

The nurse is planning care for a client with hyperthyroidism. Which of the following interventions are innappropriate

A nurse would use which standardized tool as a guide in assessing a client with a head injury and ICP

loss of available dopamine causing variable combinations of tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia

A patient's recent medical history is indicative of diabetes insipidus. The nurse would perform which diagnostic test?

The nurse is testing the function of CN XI. Which statement best describes the response the nurse should expect

Which of the following is NOT a functions of the endocrine system?

Nurse Troy is aware that abrupt withdrawal from corticosteroids may cause:

ALS is also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease

Glucose CANNOT be used by the body without insulin

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the hypothalamus and the posterior pituitary

Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia include polyphagia polydipsia and oliguria