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Below are the questions for the exam with the choices of answers:
Question #1
A Bradycardia
B Irritability
C Intolerance to cold
D Drowsiness
Question #2
A Decreased thyroid drug activity
B Decreased blood glucose level
C Increased blood glucose level
D Increased estrogen levels in the blood
Question #3
A Brittle nails
B Weight gain of 3 pounds in the last week
C Irritability
D Intolerance to cold
Question #4
A Methimazole 20 mg/day orally
B Liotrix 50 mg/day orally
C Levothyroxine 300 mcg intravenous (IV)
D Propylthiouracil 300 mg/day orally
Question #5
A “I should take the tablet every morning on an empty stomach.”
B “I can stop the medication whenever I want without consulting my primary health care provider.”
C “I should take the tablet twice daily, before breakfast and after breakfast.”
D “I should take the thyroid tablet every night after dinner.”
Question #6
A “There are no dietary restrictions while taking this medication.”
B “Always take the medication thrice a day, after meals.”
C “Consult your provider before taking over-the-counter medications.”
D “Take this medication with 250 mL of orange juice regularly.”
Question #7
A “Your hunger will subside in another 10 days.”
B “Take the drug on an empty stomach before breakfast.”
C “Make an appointment with your primary health care provider.”
D “Increase the amount of fiber in your diet.”
Question #8
A Walking abnormality
B Eating abnormality
C Breathing abnormality
D Scalp abnormality
Question #9
A Levothyroxine
B Propylthiouracil
C Liotrix
D Methimazole
Question #10
A “Fetal growth rate may be reduced if untreated safely.”
B “Additional weight gain occurs with low thyroid.”
C “The herbal therapy is not the first treatment recommendation.”
D “Thyroid levels may return to normal after the pregnancy.”
Question #11
A Creatinine levels
B Calcium levels
C Platelet count
D Glucose levels
Question #12
A Antidiabetics
B Beta-lactam antibiotics
C Anticoagulants
D Antihistamines
Question #13
A Coloration of the urine
B Size of the thyroid
C Leukocyte count
D Skin condition
Question #14
A The patient takes 50 mg of levothyroxine of different brands.
B The patient takes 50 mg of levothyroxine once a day before meals.
C The patient avoids taking a double dose of medication after missing a dose.
D The patient consumes cheese and legumes while taking the medication.
Question #15
A Assess the patient’s urine output.
B Assess signs and symptoms of thyroid storm.
C Assess signs of cardiac irregularities.
D Assess the patient’s serum creatinine levels.
Question #16
A To minimize the therapeutic effects. To decrease the likelihood of insomnia. To increase the likelihood of daytime sleep
B To decrease the likelihood of insomnia. To decrease the risk of drug-drug interactions. To maintain consistent blood levels of the drug.
C To maintain consistent blood levels of the drug. To increase the likelihood of daytime sleep. To minimize the therapeutic effects.
D To minimize the therapeutic effects. To increase the likelihood of daytime sleep. To decrease the risk of drug-drug interactions.
Question #17
A Administer the medication as prescribed today at 1800.
B Schedule the medication the next morning at breakfast.
C Review the prescription dose with the health care provider.
D Confirm laboratory value with the health care provider
Question #18
A The medication is quickly eliminated from the body the next day.
B Symptoms of low thyroid should improve in 24 hours.
C High or low therapeutic levels are monitored if symptoms occur.
D The medication action is noticed at 3 to 5 days.
Question #19
A Levothyroxine intravenous dose is the same as the oral dose.
B Compatibility of levothyroxine with a saline infusion.
C Medication interactions may occur with this combination.
D Sodium levels may increase with intravenous infusion of normal saline.
Question #20
A Documenting the current thyroid therapy on the results of the study.
B Initiating thyroid therapy with the study to monitor the results of therapy.
C Administering thyroid therapy up to the day before the study.
D Holding the thyroid replacement medication prior to the study.
Question #21
A Symptoms of myxedema
B Recently diagnosed with thyroid cancer
C Hyperthyroid during the first-trimester pregnancy
D Toxic levels of levothyroxine
Question #22
A “This drug is given to raise the thyroid hormone levels in your blood.”
“Take the medication along with a meal to prevent stomach upset.”
“Take the medication daily on an empty stomach to reduce liver damage.”
B “This drug is given to raise the thyroid hormone levels in your blood.”
“Take the medication daily on an empty stomach to reduce liver damage.”
“You need to be aware of the manifestations of hypothyroidism.”
C “You need to avoid eating salt, shellfish, and foods high in iodine.”
“This drug is given to raise the thyroid hormone levels in your blood.”
“Take the medication daily on an empty stomach to reduce liver damage.”
D “You need to be aware of the manifestations of hypothyroidism.”
“Take the medication along with a meal to prevent stomach upset.”
“You need to avoid eating salt, shellfish, and foods high in iodine.”
Question #23
A The patient is not responding to the thyroid drugs.
B The patient is experiencing adverse effects of the thyroid drugs.
C The patient has common age-related symptoms.
D The patient is hypersensitive to thyroid drugs.
Question #24
A “I take the tablet every morning on an empty stomach.”
B “I take the tablet every morning at the same time.”
C “I always take the same brand of tablet.”
D “I take the tablet every evening at the same time.”
Question #25
A Thyroid drugs normalize the metabolic rate.
B Thyroid drugs decrease thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels.
C Thyroid drugs decrease serum digitalis levels.
D Thyroid drugs have an adverse effect of cold intolerance.
Question #26
A The patient is obese.
B The patient has diabetes.
C The patient is pregnant.
D The patient is elderly.
Question #27
A Primary hypothyroidism
B Secondary hypothyroidism
C Tertiary hypothyroidism
D Quaternary hypothyroidism
Question #28
A Cramps, Vertigo, Tremor
B Vertigo, Leukopenia, Loss of taste
C Loss of taste, Tremor, Cramps
D Cramps, Tremor, Leukopenia
Question #29
A Fatigue, Weight gain
B Chest pain, Palpitations
C Cold intolerance, Fatigue
D Weight gain, Cold intolerance
Question #30
A Increased appetite, Depression, Altered menstrual cycle
B Cold intolerance, Increased appetite, Altered menstrual cycle
C Dry, brittle hair and nails, Altered menstrual cycle, Increased appetite
D Depression, Cold intolerance, Dry, brittle hair and nails
Question #31
A 100 mcg
B 300 mcg
C 500 mg
D 400 mg
Question #32
A Cold intolerance
B Heart palpitations
C Unexplained weight gain
D Loss of appetite
Question #33
A Avoid the use of iodized salt or shellfish in the diet. Administer with an antacid if stomach upset occurs.
B Take the medication 30 minutes prior to breakfast. Check your heart rate prior to administration of the drug.
C Administer with an antacid if stomach upset occurs. Take the medication with food at the evening meal.
D Take the medication with food at the evening meal. Avoid the use of iodized salt or shellfish in the diet.
Question #34
A “Propylthiouracil inactivates any circulating thyroid hormone, thus decreasing signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism.”
B “Propylthiouracil helps the thyroid gland use iodine and synthesize hormones better.”
C “This medication inhibits the formation of new thyroid hormone, thus gradually returning your metabolism to normal.”
D “This medication stimulates the pituitary gland to secrete thyroid-stimulating hormone, which inhibits the production of hormones by the thyroid gland.”
Question #35
A Bradycardia, Heat intolerance, Cold intolerance, Diarrhea
B Bradycardia, Cold intolerance, Flushing, Altered menstrual flow
C Altered menstrual flow, Heat intolerance, Bradycardia, Cold intolerance
D Diarrhea, Flushing, Altered menstrual flow, Heat intolerance
Question #36
A Onset of action of 1 to 3 days
B Duration of action of 12 hours
C Prolonged half-life of 10 days
D Intravenous administration of the drug
Question #37
A Weight gain, Heat intolerance
B Dullness of the skin, Weight gain
C Heat intolerance, Dullness of the skin
D Mental impairment, Low metabolic rate
Question #38
A It inhibits the conversion of T4 to T3 in the peripheral circulation.
B It takes up beta rays into the follicles of the thyroid gland.
C It increases the cellular metabolic rate and oxygen consumption.
D It acts as a prophylactic agent against radiation exposure.
Question #39
A The patient has a goiter.
B The patient has hyperthyroidism.
C The patient has hypothyroidism.
D The patient has thyroid storm.
Question #40
A Liotrix
B Desiccated thyroid
C Levothyroxine
D Methimazole
Question #41
A Graves’ disease
B Myxedema
C Goiter
D Cretinism
Question #42
A Methimazole
B Avoid the drug for 2 weeks
C Avoid folic acid supplements
D Propylthiouracil
Question #43
A “It helps your thyroid gland use iodine and synthesize hormones more efficiently.”
B “It stimulates the pituitary to secrete thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), which inhibits activity of the thyroid.”
C “It inhibits formation of new thyroid hormone, thus gradually returning your metabolism to normal.”
D “It inactivates any circulating thyroid hormone, thus decreasing signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism.”
Question #44
A Weigh the patient daily for excessive weight loss.
B Monitor the patient for cardiac dysrhythmias.
C Assess peripheral pulses and Homan’s sign daily.
D Monitor the patient for increased risk of bleeding.
Question #45
A Bloody stools
B Reduced urine output
C Increased heart rate
D Increased sleep
Question #46
A Plummer’s disease
B Cretinism
C Graves’ disease
D Myxedema
Question #47
A Smoky urine, Decreased urinary output
B Increased serum creatinine levels, Bleeding
C Increased blood urea nitrogen, Increased serum creatinine levels
D Bleeding, Increased blood urea nitrogen
Question #48
A Propylthiouracil
B Liotrix
C Liothyronine
D Levothyroxine
Question #49
A Ablation
B Thyroid storm
C Thyroidectomy
D Desiccation
Question #50
A Liotrix
B Propylthiouracil
C Levothyroxine
D Methimazole
Question #51
A Milk
B Seafood
C Eggs
D Chicken
Question #52
A Pulse rate, Serum electrolytes, Serum white blood count, Weight, Mental status
B Pulse rate, Temperature, Serum white blood count, Weight, Mental status
C Pulse rate, Temperature, Serum electrolytes, Weight, Mental status
D Pulse rate, Temperature, Serum white blood count, Serum electrolytes, Mental status
Question #53
A Serve a high-calorie snack
B Administer propylthiouracil
C Review serum white blood cell count
D Administer metoprolol
Question #54
A Ask the health care provider about a higher dose
B Discuss options for twice-a-day dosing
C Discuss administering the medication with food
D Explain side effects to report to the prescriber
Question #55
A “Fetal growth rate may be reduced if untreated safely.”
B “Additional weight gain occurs with low thyroid.”
C “The herbal therapy is not the first treatment recommendation.”
D “Thyroid levels may return to normal after the pregnancy.”