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Below are the questions for the exam with the choices of answers:
Question #1
A Drowsiness
B Bradycardia
C Intolerance to cold
D Irritability
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 Irritability
B Weight gain of 3 pounds in the last week
C Intolerance to cold
D Brittle nails
Question #4
A Methimazole 20 mg/day orally
B Levothyroxine 300 mcg intravenous (IV)
C Liotrix 50 mg/day orally
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 thyroid tablet every night after dinner.”
D “I should take the tablet twice daily, before breakfast and after breakfast.”
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 “Your hunger will subside in another 10 days.”
B “Take the drug on an empty stomach before breakfast.”
C “Increase the amount of fiber in your diet.”
D “Make an appointment with your primary health care provider.”
Question #8
A Scalp abnormality
B Walking abnormality
C Breathing abnormality
D Eating abnormality
Question #9
A Levothyroxine
B Propylthiouracil
C Methimazole
D Liotrix
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 Platelet count
B Glucose levels
C Creatinine levels
D Calcium levels
Question #12
A Anticoagulants
B Antidiabetics
C Antihistamines
D Beta-lactam antibiotics
Question #13
A Size of the thyroid
B Skin condition
C Coloration of the urine
D Leukocyte count
Question #14
A The patient takes 50 mg of levothyroxine once a day before meals.
B The patient takes 50 mg of levothyroxine of different brands.
C The patient consumes cheese and legumes while taking the medication.
D The patient avoids taking a double dose of medication after missing a dose.
Question #15
A Assess the patient’s serum creatinine levels.
B Assess signs of cardiac irregularities.
C Assess the patient’s urine output.
D Assess signs and symptoms of thyroid storm.
Question #16
A To minimize the therapeutic effects. To increase the likelihood of daytime sleep. To decrease the risk of drug-drug interactions.
B To maintain consistent blood levels of the drug. To increase the likelihood of daytime sleep. To minimize the therapeutic effects.
C To minimize the therapeutic effects. To decrease the likelihood of insomnia. To increase the likelihood of daytime sleep
D To decrease the likelihood of insomnia. To decrease the risk of drug-drug interactions. To maintain consistent blood levels of the drug.
Question #17
A Confirm laboratory value with the health care provider
B Administer the medication as prescribed today at 1800.
C Schedule the medication the next morning at breakfast.
D Review the prescription dose with the health care provider.
Question #18
A The medication is quickly eliminated from the body the next day.
B High or low therapeutic levels are monitored if symptoms occur.
C The medication action is noticed at 3 to 5 days.
D Symptoms of low thyroid should improve in 24 hours.
Question #19
A Medication interactions may occur with this combination.
B Compatibility of levothyroxine with a saline infusion.
C Levothyroxine intravenous dose is the same as the oral dose.
D Sodium levels may increase with intravenous infusion of normal saline.
Question #20
A Administering thyroid therapy up to the day before the study.
B Documenting the current thyroid therapy on the results of 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 Recently diagnosed with thyroid cancer
B Symptoms of myxedema
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 daily on an empty stomach to reduce liver damage.”
“You need to be aware of the manifestations of hypothyroidism.”
B “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.”
C “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.”
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 has common age-related symptoms.
B The patient is hypersensitive to thyroid drugs.
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 on an empty stomach.”
B “I take the tablet every evening at the same time.”
C “I take the tablet every morning at the same time.”
D “I always take the same brand of tablet.”
Question #25
A Thyroid drugs decrease serum digitalis levels.
B Thyroid drugs normalize the metabolic rate.
C Thyroid drugs have an adverse effect of cold intolerance.
D Thyroid drugs decrease thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels.
Question #26
A The patient is elderly.
B The patient has diabetes.
C The patient is pregnant.
D The patient is obese.
Question #27
A Primary hypothyroidism
B Secondary hypothyroidism
C Quaternary hypothyroidism
D Tertiary 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 Fatigue, Weight gain
B Cold intolerance, Fatigue
C Weight gain, Cold intolerance
D Chest pain, Palpitations
Question #30
A Depression, Cold intolerance, Dry, brittle hair and nails
B Cold intolerance, Increased appetite, Altered menstrual cycle
C Dry, brittle hair and nails, Altered menstrual cycle, Increased appetite
D Increased appetite, Depression, Altered menstrual cycle
Question #31
A 300 mcg
B 100 mcg
C 500 mg
D 400 mg
Question #32
A Heart palpitations
B Loss of appetite
C Unexplained weight gain
D Cold intolerance
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 with food at the evening meal. Avoid the use of iodized salt or shellfish in the diet.
C Administer with an antacid if stomach upset occurs. Take the medication with food at the evening meal.
D Take the medication 30 minutes prior to breakfast. Check your heart rate prior to administration of the drug.
Question #34
A “Propylthiouracil inactivates any circulating thyroid hormone, thus decreasing signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism.”
B “This medication inhibits the formation of new thyroid hormone, thus gradually returning your metabolism to normal.”
C “This medication stimulates the pituitary gland to secrete thyroid-stimulating hormone, which inhibits the production of hormones by the thyroid gland.”
D “Propylthiouracil helps the thyroid gland use iodine and synthesize hormones better.”
Question #35
A Bradycardia, Cold intolerance, Flushing, Altered menstrual flow
B Bradycardia, Heat intolerance, Cold intolerance, Diarrhea
C Diarrhea, Flushing, Altered menstrual flow, Heat intolerance
D Altered menstrual flow, Heat intolerance, Bradycardia, Cold intolerance
Question #36
A Onset of action of 1 to 3 days
B Duration of action of 12 hours
C Intravenous administration of the drug
D Prolonged half-life of 10 days
Question #37
A Dullness of the skin, Weight gain
B Weight gain, Heat intolerance
C Heat intolerance, Dullness of the skin
D Mental impairment, Low metabolic rate
Question #38
A It acts as a prophylactic agent against radiation exposure.
B It takes up beta rays into the follicles of the thyroid gland.
C It inhibits the conversion of T4 to T3 in the peripheral circulation.
D It increases the cellular metabolic rate and oxygen consumption.
Question #39
A The patient has thyroid storm.
B The patient has hypothyroidism.
C The patient has a goiter.
D The patient has hyperthyroidism.
Question #40
A Desiccated thyroid
B Levothyroxine
C Liotrix
D Methimazole
Question #41
A Graves’ disease
B Goiter
C Cretinism
D Myxedema
Question #42
A Methimazole
B Propylthiouracil
C Avoid folic acid supplements
D Avoid the drug for 2 weeks
Question #43
A “It stimulates the pituitary to secrete thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), which inhibits activity of the thyroid.”
B “It inactivates any circulating thyroid hormone, thus decreasing signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism.”
C “It inhibits formation of new thyroid hormone, thus gradually returning your metabolism to normal.”
D “It helps your thyroid gland use iodine and synthesize hormones more efficiently.”
Question #44
A Weigh the patient daily for excessive weight loss.
B Monitor the patient for increased risk of bleeding.
C Assess peripheral pulses and Homan’s sign daily.
D Monitor the patient for cardiac dysrhythmias.
Question #45
A Increased heart rate
B Bloody stools
C Reduced urine output
D Increased sleep
Question #46
A Plummer’s disease
B Graves’ disease
C Cretinism
D Myxedema
Question #47
A Increased blood urea nitrogen, Increased serum creatinine levels
B Bleeding, Increased blood urea nitrogen
C Smoky urine, Decreased urinary output
D Increased serum creatinine levels, Bleeding
Question #48
A Levothyroxine
B Liothyronine
C Liotrix
D Propylthiouracil
Question #49
A Thyroid storm
B Thyroidectomy
C Ablation
D Desiccation
Question #50
A Methimazole
B Levothyroxine
C Liotrix
D Propylthiouracil
Question #51
A Milk
B Eggs
C Chicken
D Seafood
Question #52
A Pulse rate, Temperature, Serum white blood count, Weight, Mental status
B Pulse rate, Temperature, Serum electrolytes, Weight, Mental status
C Pulse rate, Temperature, Serum white blood count, Serum electrolytes, Mental status
D Pulse rate, Serum electrolytes, Serum white blood count, Weight, Mental status
Question #53
A Administer propylthiouracil
B Review serum white blood cell count
C Administer metoprolol
D Serve a high-calorie snack
Question #54
A Ask the health care provider about a higher dose
B Discuss administering the medication with food
C Discuss options for twice-a-day dosing
D Explain side effects to report to the prescriber
Question #55
A “The herbal therapy is not the first treatment recommendation.”
B “Fetal growth rate may be reduced if untreated safely.”
C “Thyroid levels may return to normal after the pregnancy.”
D “Additional weight gain occurs with low thyroid.”