Endocrine Ex2

The nurse giving high doses of INSULIN should monitor which lab?

• Sodium (Na)

• Hemoglobin (Hgb)

• Potassium (K)

• Magnesium (Mg)

Hypoglycemia at 1500 (3:00pm) would most likely be caused by which administration of NPH insulin?

• 0800

• 1200 Noon

• 1400

• 1445

Which medication is contraindicated with a SULFA allergy

• Metformin

• Glyburide

• Levothyroxine

• Prednisone

Which medication should be held with Contrast Dye

• Levothyroxine

• Glipizide

• Metformin

• Acarbose

What are the best administration instructions for the client taking ACARBOSE the Alpha Glucosidase Inhibitor

• At Bedtime

• With the first bite of each meal

• In the morning on an empty stomach

• ⅔ dose in the morning and

  ⅓ dose in the afternoon

Which of the following are possible side effects of Levothyroxine or Hyperthyroidism

SELECT ALL (3) THAT APPLY

• Constipation

• Heat Intolerance

• Weight Loss

• Elevated Blood Glucose

• Tachycardia

What SYMPTOMS can be hidden (masked) bye the use of CORTICOSTEROIDS?

• Infection

• Diabetes

• Hypertension

• Osteoporosis

Which medication should not be stopped abruptly?

• Prednisone

  a corticosteroid

• Levothyroxine

  a Thyroid Replacement

• Acarbose

  Alpha Glucosidase Inhibitor

• Glipizide

  A Sulfonylurea

• Metformin

  a Biguanide