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