NURS 6895 Endocrine (Exam 2)

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Test sobre NURS 6895 Endocrine (Exam 2), creado por Mallory Christ el 24/10/2021.
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Pregunta 1

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Which of the following systemic changes does diabetes cause?
Respuesta
  • Delayed gastric emptying
  • Altered airway anatomy
  • Autonomic changes (such as decreased HR variability)
  • Increased risk of wound infection
  • Increased risk of nerve injury
  • Development of hypothyroidism

Pregunta 2

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Insulin therapy is 1 of the 6 predicators for a major adverse cardiac event (MACE) on the RCRI scale
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 3

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Diabetic patients should take their prescribed sulfonyurea on the morning of surgery
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 4

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When should an diabetic patient hold their prescribed metformin preoperatively?
Respuesta
  • If they are completing a bowel prep before surgery
  • If they have renal impairment
  • If the fasting period is brief
  • Both A & B

Pregunta 5

Pregunta
Preoperatively, diabetic patients should take their long acting insulin and hold their short acting insulin
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 6

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Which of the following is important consideration for patients with hyperthyroidism who report dysphagia and dyspnea when lying flat?
Respuesta
  • Ensure patient takes morning dose of thyroxine on the morning of surgery
  • Be prepared to administer glucocorticoids intraoperatively
  • Have a dose of magnesium drawn up in case the patient goes into Torsades
  • Do NOT administer a paralytic to these patients
  • All of the above

Pregunta 7

Pregunta
Your patient has Hashimoto thyroiditis. During your preop assessment, you notice they are bradycardic. What should you do?
Respuesta
  • Obtain labs (TSH & T4 levels) and proceed with surgery if they are normal
  • Order a transesophogeal echocardiogram (TEE)
  • Reschedule the surgery and refer them to their endocrinologist
  • Proceed with surgery as this is a normal finding of Hashimotos

Pregunta 8

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If your preoperative patient took glucocorticoids within the last _________, you should complete a thorough assessment (what steroid they took, for how long, if they tapered, etc) due to concern for development of adrenal insufficiency
Respuesta
  • 2 weeks
  • 1 month
  • 3 months
  • 1 year

Pregunta 9

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20 mg prednisone per day is considered high dose glucocorticoids
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 10

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Your patient has adrenal insufficiency and develops severe hypotension immediately after induction. What should you do?
Respuesta
  • Administer stress dose steroids
  • Administer fluid boluses
  • Start vasopressors immediately
  • There is not a need to do anything as the hypotension will likely self resolve within minutes

Pregunta 11

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What are symptoms of adrenal insufficiency?
Respuesta
  • Fatigue
  • Myalgias & arthralgias
  • Nausea/vomiting & loss of appetite
  • CNS stimulation & anxiety
  • Weight gain
  • Development of goiter
  • Hypotension refractory to vasopressor therapy & fluid

Pregunta 12

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In a patient with acromegaly, what assessment finding would indicate compression of the left recurrent laryngeal nerve?
Respuesta
  • Severe hypertension
  • Presence of a "buffalo hump"
  • Voice hoarseness and stridor
  • Narrowing of the subglottic opening

Pregunta 13

Pregunta
If a patient has a carcinoid tumor and develops carcinoid syndrome, what are their symptoms and where does the tumor drain?
Respuesta
  • Symptoms are flushing, diarrhea, tachycardia, and bronchospasm. The tumor drains into portal circulation
  • Symptoms are flushing, diarrhea, tachycardia, and bronchospasm. The tumor does NOT drain into portal circulation
  • Symptoms are cold intolerance, constipation, and bradycardia. The tumor drains into portal circulation
  • Symptoms are cold intolerance, constipation, and bradycardia. The tumor does NOT drain into portal circulation

Pregunta 14

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What are the three symptoms of a pheochromocytoma?
Respuesta
  • Headache
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Presence of a goiter
  • Diaphoresis
  • Bradycardia
  • Tachycardia

Pregunta 15

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Which of the following is an appropriate consideration for a patient with a pheochromocytoma?
Respuesta
  • Prepare to discharge patient home several hours after surgery
  • Ensure patient is appropriately alpha blocked (with phenoxybenzamine) prior to operating
  • Instruct patient to hold morning meds the day of surgery
  • Continue octreotide drip throughout entire surgery

Pregunta 16

Pregunta
Your patient is confused, lethargic, and is having seizures. They are euvolemic and do not appear fluid overloaded, but their urine is concentrated. What do you suspect?
Respuesta
  • Hyponatremia due to SIADH
  • Hyponatremia due to diabetes insipidus
  • Pheochromocytoma
  • Adrenal insufficiency

Pregunta 17

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At what rate should you correct hyponatremia?
Respuesta
  • 0.5 mEq/L/hr
  • 1 mEq/L/hr
  • 5 mEq/L/hr
  • As quickly as possible to avoid neurologic injury

Pregunta 18

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Hypoparathyroidism is the most common cause of hypercalcemia
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 19

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Intraoperatively, your patient's labs come back showing a calcium of 3.5 mg/dL. Which is the most important consideration?
Respuesta
  • You will monitor the ECG closely for ST segment changes, T wave abnormalities, or a shortened QT interval
  • You will aggressively treat the hypertension that is likely to ensue
  • You will correct the calcium slowly to prevent neurological damage
  • You will not plan on extubating this patient due to risk of laryngospasm

Pregunta 20

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Your patient has a BMI of 37. What is their BMI classification?
Respuesta
  • Normal
  • Overweight
  • Obese
  • Severely obese
  • Morbidly obese

Pregunta 21

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What is the single biggest indicator of a difficult airway?
Respuesta
  • BMI over 40
  • Male gender
  • Presence of metabolic syndrome
  • Large neck circumference

Pregunta 22

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For which condition would you want your patient on an octreotide drip going into surgery?
Respuesta
  • Acromegaly
  • Carcinoid tumor
  • Pheochromocytoma
  • Adrenal insufficiency

Pregunta 23

Pregunta
Your patient has a(n) __________ diagnosis. Prior to surgery, you must ensure they have a recent echocardiogram (within one year) to evaluate their ejection fraction due to risk of left ventricular hypertrophy.
Respuesta
  • Pheochromocytoma
  • Adrenal insufficiency
  • Acromegaly
  • Cushing Syndrome
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