A nurse is caring for a client after thyroidectomy and notes that calcium gluconate is prescribed for the client. The nurse determines that this medication has been prescribed to:
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Thyrotoxic
What is of or related to or affected by hyperthyroidism
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Kalmia
What is the presence of excessive potassium in the circulating blood.
100
Addison Disease
What is hypofunctioning of the adrenal cortex
100
Thymectomy
What is removal of the thymus gland.
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Reassure the client that this is usually a temporary condition
A nurse is collecting data regarding a client after a thyroidectomy and notes that the client has developed hoarseness and a weak voice. Which nursing action is appropriate?
200
Glucose
What is the body's blood sugar; a simple form of carbohydrate.
200
Adrenalectomy
What is surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands.
200
Cushing Syndrome
What is cortisol levels found in patients, caused by an adenoma in the adrenal cortex.
200
Hyperkalemia
What is higher than normal levels of potassium in the circulating blood.
300
Maintain a patent airway
A client is admitted to the emergency department, and a diagnosis of myxedema coma is made. Which nursing action would the nurse prepare to carry out initially?
300
Insulin Tolerance Test
What is used in the elevation of pts with insulin resistance.
300
Microneurosurgery
What is small, minute surgery on the nerves.
300
Pituitary gland
What is the master gland of the endocrine system.
300
Isthmus
What is a narrow band of tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure.
400
Apply a moisturizing lotion to dry feet, but not between the toes.
A nurse is assisting with preparing a teaching plan for the client with diabetes mellitus regarding proper foot care. Which instruction should be included in the plan of care?
400
Glycosuria
What is the presence of abnormally high levels of sugar in the urine.
400
Islets of Langerhans
What is cell clusters in the pancreas that form the endocrine part of that organ.
400
Exopthalmometry
What is the test that measures degree of forward displacement of the eyeball.
400
Polyuria
What is a renal disorder characterized by the production of large volumes of pale dilute urine.
500
"I need to buy special dietetic foods."
A nurse provides dietary instructions to a client with diabetes mellitus regarding the prescribed diabetic diet. Which statement, if made by the client, indicates the need for further teaching?
500
Glucocorticoids
What is raises blood sugar levels.
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Thyroid Gland
What is located near the base of the neck.
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Hyperglycemia
What is abnormally high blood sugar usually associated with diabetes.
500
Diabetes
What is any of several metabolic disorders marked by excessive urination and persistent thirst.