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Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 28mins
Thionamides are primarily used to treat which condition?
Hypothyroidism
Thyroid cancer
Graves’ disease
Thyroid storm prevention
How do thionamides reduce thyroid hormone levels?
Block iodine absorption
Prevent thyroid hormone synthesis
Destroy thyroid tissue
Increase TSH secretion
Which adverse effect of thionamides requires immediate provider notification?
Weight gain
Fatigue
Low granulocyte count
Cold intolerance
Propylthiouracil (PTU) works by which mechanism?
Blocking thyroid peroxidase
Increasing T4 production
Stimulating pituitary TSH
Replacing thyroid hormone
Which adverse effect is associated with propylthiouracil?
Hyperglycemia
Liver damage
Hypertension
Bradycardia
A client taking PTU should be monitored for which laboratory abnormality?
Elevated potassium
Decreased granulocyte count
Increased calcium
Low sodium
Which symptom may indicate hypothyroidism as an adverse effect of thionamide therapy?
Heat intolerance
Weight loss
Bradycardia
Diarrhea
Thyroid suppression therapy is primarily used for which condition?
Graves’ disease
Hypothyroidism
Thyroid cancer
Thyroid storm
Thyroid suppression therapy works by which action?
Increasing TSH secretion
Destroying thyroid tissue
Administering synthetic thyroxine
Blocking iodine uptake
The goal of thyroid suppression therapy in cancer treatment is to:
Replace missing T3
Prevent growth of cancer cells
Reduce iodine levels
Increase metabolic rate
Levothyroxine is classified as which type of medication?
Antithyroid drug
Beta blocker
Synthetic thyroid hormone
Radioactive isotope
Levothyroxine dosing is primarily based on:
Age
Weight
Gender
Diet
Which route may be used to administer levothyroxine?
Oral only
IV only
Oral or IV
Subcutaneous
Which finding suggests levothyroxine overdose?
Cold intolerance
Bradycardia
Manifestations of hyperthyroidism
Weight gain
Levothyroxine is contraindicated in clients with:
Hypothyroidism
Untreated hyperthyroidism
Obesity
Iron-deficiency anemia
Which condition increases risk when taking levothyroxine?
Asthma
Diabetes mellitus
Cardiac disease
Osteoarthritis
How should levothyroxine be administered for best absorption?
With meals
At bedtime with food
1 hour before meals
With calcium supplements
Which instruction should the nurse provide to a client taking levothyroxine?
Stop medication when symptoms improve
Take at the same time daily
Double dose if missed
Take with antacids
Which lab value is most important to monitor with levothyroxine therapy?
Blood glucose
Creatinine
TSH levels
Hemoglobin
Which adverse effect may occur if levothyroxine dose is too high?
Hypotension
Constipation
Tachycardia
Weight gain
Which medication is preferred for treating Graves’ disease during pregnancy?
Methimazole
Propylthiouracil
Levothyroxine
Radioactive iodine
Which statement best explains the purpose of exogenous insulin therapy?
To cure diabetes mellitus
To supplement inadequate endogenous insulin
To replace oral antidiabetic agents permanently
To stimulate pancreatic beta cell growth
Insulin therapy mimics which pancreatic secretion pattern?
Continuous release only
Prandial release only
Basal and prandial release
Stress-related release
Which client requires insulin therapy for survival?
Type 2 diabetes controlled with diet
Gestational diabetes
Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Prediabetes
Rapid-acting insulin is primarily used to control which glucose level?
Fasting glucose
Nocturnal glucose
Postprandial glucose
Random glucose
Rapid-acting insulin should be administered at which time?
1 hour before meals
Immediately before meals
At bedtime
Once daily
Which insulin has an onset of 30–60 minutes?
Rapid-acting insulin
Regular insulin
NPH insulin
Long-acting insulin
Which insulin appears cloudy due to the presence of protamine?
Regular insulin
Insulin glargine
NPH insulin
Insulin lispro
Which insulin is the only one that may be mixed with short-acting insulin?
Insulin glargine
Insulin detemir
NPH insulin
Insulin degludec
Which insulin provides basal glucose control without a pronounced peak?
Regular insulin
NPH insulin
Insulin glargine
Rapid-acting insulin
Which instruction is essential for a client using an insulin pump?
Skip meals if glucose is normal
Remove the pump before MRI or CT
Store insulin at room temperature only
Avoid rotating infusion sites
The nurse should monitor for which adverse effect with insulin therapy?
Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypernatremia
Hypertension
Which client with type 2 diabetes may require insulin therapy?
Controlled with diet alone
Experiencing illness or surgery
Newly diagnosed
With mild hyperglycemia only
Metformin is classified as which type of medication?
Sulfonylurea
Biguanide
DPP-4 inhibitor
SGLT-2 inhibitor
What is the primary action of metformin?
Increase insulin secretion
Decrease hepatic glucose production
Increase glucose absorption
Block glucagon release
Metformin should be temporarily discontinued when?
Blood glucose is normal
Before contrast studies or surgery
During exercise
With weight loss
Which adverse effect is a rare but serious complication of metformin?
Hypoglycemia
Pancreatitis
Lactic acidosis
Weight gain
Which condition is a contraindication for metformin therapy?
Obesity
Prediabetes
Kidney disease
Vasculitis is a potential adverse effect of which medication?
Levothyroxine
Methimazole
Propylthiouracil
Radioactive iodine
A client taking antithyroid medication reports fever and sore throat. What is the nurse’s priority action?
Encourage fluids
Administer acetaminophen
Notify the provider
Reassure the client
Which medication is used as lifelong therapy for hypothyroidism?
Propylthiouracil
Methimazole
Levothyroxine
Iodine
Why should levothyroxine not be taken with calcium or iron supplements?
Increased toxicity
Reduced absorption
Increased hypoglycemia risk
Liver damage
Which class of drugs increases insulin secretion and risk of hypoglycemia?
Biguanides
Sulfonylureas
DPP-4 inhibitors
GLP-1 agonists
Which medication is a sulfonylurea?
Metformin
Sitagliptin
Glipizide
Canagliflozin
Which adverse effect is most associated with sulfonylureas?
Weight loss
Hypoglycemia
Hyperglycemia
Lactic acidosis
Glucosidase inhibitors reduce blood glucose by which mechanism?
Increasing insulin secretion
Blocking renal glucose reabsorption
Slowing carbohydrate absorption
Increasing insulin sensitivity
When should glucosidase inhibitors be taken?
At bedtime
With the first bite of each meal
Between meals
One hour after meals
Effectiveness of glucosidase inhibitors is best evaluated by which value?
Fasting glucose
Hemoglobin A1C
2-hour postprandial glucose
Random glucose
Which statement about DPP-4 inhibitors is correct?
High risk for hypoglycemia
Cause significant weight gain
Promotes release of insulin
Replace insulin therapy
Which medication is classified as a DPP-4 inhibitor?
Canagliflozin
Sitagliptin
Semaglutide
Glipizide
Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT-2) lower glucose primarily by:
Increasing insulin secretion
Slowing gastric emptying
Increasing urinary glucose excretion
Decreasing hepatic glucose production
Which medication is an example of an SGLT-2 inhibitor?
Sitagliptin
Acarbose
Canagliflozin
Semaglutide
Which medication is the only available amylin analog?
Semaglutide
Sitagliptin
Pramlintide
Metformin
Pramlintide should be administered in which manner?
Orally once daily
Mixed with insulin
Subcutaneously before meals
Intramuscularly
Which teaching is essential for a client taking pramlintide?
Skip meals
Increase insulin dose
Carry fast-acting glucose
Inject into upper arm
