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Below are the questions for the exam with the choices of answers:
Question #1
A Irritability
B Bradycardia
C Drowsiness
D Intolerance to cold
Question #2
A Decreased thyroid drug activity
B Increased blood glucose level
C Increased estrogen levels in the blood
D Decreased blood glucose level
Question #3
A Irritability
B Weight gain of 3 pounds in the last week
C Intolerance to cold
D Brittle nails
Question #4
A Propylthiouracil 300 mg/day orally
B Liotrix 50 mg/day orally
C Levothyroxine 300 mcg intravenous (IV)
D Methimazole 20 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 thyroid tablet every night after dinner.”
D “I should take the tablet every morning on an empty stomach.”
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 “Increase the amount of fiber in your diet.”
B “Take the drug on an empty stomach before breakfast.”
C “Make an appointment with your primary health care provider.”
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 Levothyroxine
B Propylthiouracil
C Liotrix
D Methimazole
Question #10
A “The herbal therapy is not the first treatment recommendation.”
B “Thyroid levels may return to normal after the pregnancy.”
C “Fetal growth rate may be reduced if untreated safely.”
D “Additional weight gain occurs with low thyroid.”
Question #11
A Glucose levels
B Calcium levels
C Platelet count
D Creatinine levels
Question #12
A Beta-lactam antibiotics
B Anticoagulants
C Antidiabetics
D Antihistamines
Question #13
A Leukocyte count
B Skin condition
C Size of the thyroid
D Coloration of the urine
Question #14
A The patient consumes cheese and legumes while taking the medication.
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 takes 50 mg of levothyroxine of different brands.
Question #15
A Assess signs and symptoms of thyroid storm.
B Assess the patient’s urine output.
C Assess signs of cardiac irregularities.
D Assess the patient’s serum creatinine levels.
Question #16
A To maintain consistent blood levels of the drug. To increase the likelihood of daytime sleep. To minimize the therapeutic effects.
B To minimize the therapeutic effects. To decrease the likelihood of insomnia. To increase the likelihood of daytime sleep
C To minimize the therapeutic effects. To increase the likelihood of daytime sleep. To decrease the risk of drug-drug interactions.
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 Review the prescription dose with the health care provider.
D Schedule the medication the next morning at breakfast.
Question #18
A High or low therapeutic levels are monitored if symptoms occur.
B Symptoms of low thyroid should improve in 24 hours.
C The medication is quickly eliminated from the body the next day.
D The medication action is noticed at 3 to 5 days.
Question #19
A Sodium levels may increase with intravenous infusion of normal saline.
B Levothyroxine intravenous dose is the same as the oral dose.
C Compatibility of levothyroxine with a saline infusion.
D Medication interactions may occur with this combination.
Question #20
A Administering thyroid therapy up to the day before the study.
B Initiating thyroid therapy with the study to monitor the results of therapy.
C Holding the thyroid replacement medication prior to the study.
D Documenting the current thyroid therapy on the results of the study.
Question #21
A Hyperthyroid during the first-trimester pregnancy
B Recently diagnosed with thyroid cancer
C Toxic levels of levothyroxine
D Symptoms of myxedema
Question #22
A “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.”
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 “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.”
Question #23
A The patient is not responding to the thyroid drugs.
B The patient has common age-related symptoms.
C The patient is hypersensitive to thyroid drugs.
D The patient is experiencing adverse effects of the thyroid drugs.
Question #24
A “I always take the same brand of tablet.”
B “I take the tablet every morning at the same time.”
C “I take the tablet every morning on an empty stomach.”
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 have an adverse effect of cold intolerance.
C Thyroid drugs normalize the metabolic rate.
D Thyroid drugs decrease serum digitalis levels.
Question #26
A The patient is pregnant.
B The patient has diabetes.
C The patient is obese.
D The patient is elderly.
Question #27
A Quaternary hypothyroidism
B Primary hypothyroidism
C Secondary hypothyroidism
D Tertiary hypothyroidism
Question #28
A Vertigo, Leukopenia, Loss of taste
B Cramps, Tremor, Leukopenia
C Cramps, Vertigo, Tremor
D Loss of taste, Tremor, Cramps
Question #29
A Cold intolerance, Fatigue
B Chest pain, Palpitations
C Weight gain, Cold intolerance
D Fatigue, Weight gain
Question #30
A Cold intolerance, Increased appetite, Altered menstrual cycle
B Depression, Cold intolerance, Dry, brittle hair and nails
C Increased appetite, Depression, Altered menstrual cycle
D Dry, brittle hair and nails, Altered menstrual cycle, Increased appetite
Question #31
A 300 mcg
B 100 mcg
C 500 mg
D 400 mg
Question #32
A Cold intolerance
B Loss of appetite
C Heart palpitations
D Unexplained weight gain
Question #33
A Take the medication 30 minutes prior to breakfast. Check your heart rate prior to administration of the drug.
B Take the medication with food at the evening meal. Avoid the use of iodized salt or shellfish in the diet.
C Avoid the use of iodized salt or shellfish in the diet. Administer with an antacid if stomach upset occurs.
D Administer with an antacid if stomach upset occurs. Take the medication with food at the evening meal.
Question #34
A “Propylthiouracil inactivates any circulating thyroid hormone, thus decreasing signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism.”
B “This medication stimulates the pituitary gland to secrete thyroid-stimulating hormone, which inhibits the production of hormones by the thyroid gland.”
C “Propylthiouracil helps the thyroid gland use iodine and synthesize hormones better.”
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 Bradycardia, Cold intolerance, Flushing, Altered menstrual flow
C Diarrhea, Flushing, Altered menstrual flow, Heat intolerance
D Altered menstrual flow, Heat intolerance, Bradycardia, Cold intolerance
Question #36
A Prolonged half-life of 10 days
B Intravenous administration of the drug
C Duration of action of 12 hours
D Onset of action of 1 to 3 days
Question #37
A Heat intolerance, Dullness of the skin
B Dullness of the skin, Weight gain
C Mental impairment, Low metabolic rate
D Weight gain, Heat intolerance
Question #38
A It increases the cellular metabolic rate and oxygen consumption.
B It inhibits the conversion of T4 to T3 in the peripheral circulation.
C It acts as a prophylactic agent against radiation exposure.
D It takes up beta rays into the follicles of the thyroid gland.
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 Methimazole
B Desiccated thyroid
C Levothyroxine
D Liotrix
Question #41
A Graves’ disease
B Myxedema
C Goiter
D Cretinism
Question #42
A Propylthiouracil
B Avoid the drug for 2 weeks
C Methimazole
D Avoid folic acid supplements
Question #43
A “It inhibits formation of new thyroid hormone, thus gradually returning your metabolism to normal.”
B “It inactivates any circulating thyroid hormone, thus decreasing signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism.”
C “It helps your thyroid gland use iodine and synthesize hormones more efficiently.”
D “It stimulates the pituitary to secrete thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), which inhibits activity of the thyroid.”
Question #44
A Monitor the patient for cardiac dysrhythmias.
B Monitor the patient for increased risk of bleeding.
C Weigh the patient daily for excessive weight loss.
D Assess peripheral pulses and Homan’s sign daily.
Question #45
A Reduced urine output
B Increased heart rate
C Increased sleep
D Bloody stools
Question #46
A Plummer’s disease
B Graves’ disease
C Myxedema
D Cretinism
Question #47
A Smoky urine, Decreased urinary output
B Bleeding, Increased blood urea nitrogen
C Increased serum creatinine levels, Bleeding
D Increased blood urea nitrogen, Increased serum creatinine levels
Question #48
A Propylthiouracil
B Levothyroxine
C Liotrix
D Liothyronine
Question #49
A Desiccation
B Ablation
C Thyroidectomy
D Thyroid storm
Question #50
A Levothyroxine
B Liotrix
C Propylthiouracil
D Methimazole
Question #51
A Chicken
B Milk
C Eggs
D Seafood
Question #52
A Pulse rate, Temperature, Serum electrolytes, Weight, Mental status
B Pulse rate, Temperature, Serum white blood count, Weight, Mental status
C Pulse rate, Serum electrolytes, Serum white blood count, Weight, Mental status
D Pulse rate, Temperature, Serum white blood count, Serum electrolytes, 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 Explain side effects to report to the prescriber
B Ask the health care provider about a higher dose
C Discuss administering the medication with food
D Discuss options for twice-a-day dosing
Question #55
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.”