Question 1

Which endocrine gland is called the master gland?

Accepted Answer

A)   The pineal gland
B)   The adrenal gland
C)   The thyroid gland
D)   The pituitary glandE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

While assessing a client with a pineal tumor, the nurse finds disturbed vision. Which other signs and symptoms are associated with this disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)   Seizures
B)   Bulging eyes
C)   Conjunctivitis
D)   Memory disturbances
E)   Upper eyelid retractionF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

The nurse is teaching a group of student nurses about treatment strategies that are beneficial to a client with hyperparathyroidism. Which statement of the student nurse does the nurse correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   "The client is prescribed calcitonin to inhibit bone breakdown."
B)   "The client is prescribed calcium and vitamins for bone building."
C)   "The client is advised to increase water intake to prevent kidney stones."
D)   "The client is prescribed bisphosphonates to stimulate osteoclast activity."E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Which value of cortisol levels would the nurse expect to find in the laboratory report of a client with Cushing's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)   0.6 mcg/dL
B)   1.8 mcg/dL
C)   2.4 mcg/dL
D)   3.8 mcg/dLE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 24: Endocrine Disorders

Which value of cortisol levels would the nurse expect to find in the laboratory report of a client with Cushing's disease?

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The nurse is teaching a group of student nurses about treatment strategies that are beneficial to a client with hyperparathyroidism. Which statement of the student nurse does the nurse correct?

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Which endocrine gland is called the master gland?

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While assessing a client with a pineal tumor, the nurse finds disturbed vision. Which other signs and symptoms are associated with this disorder?

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Exam 24: Endocrine Disorders

Which value of cortisol levels would the nurse expect to find in the laboratory report of a client with Cushing's disease?

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The nurse is teaching a group of student nurses about treatment strategies that are beneficial to a client with hyperparathyroidism. Which statement of the student nurse does the nurse correct?

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Which endocrine gland is called the master gland?

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While assessing a client with a pineal tumor, the nurse finds disturbed vision. Which other signs and symptoms are associated with this disorder?

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