Hypoparathyroidism Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Endocrine NCLEX questions7. A 67-year-old male client has been complaining of sleeping more, increased urination, anorexia, weakness, irritability, depression, and bone pain that interferes with her going outdoors. Based on these assessment findings, nurse Richard would suspect which of the following disorders? a. Diabetes mellitus b. Diabetes insipidus c. Hypoparathyroidism d. Hyperparathyroidism - correct answer D. Hyperparathyroidism is most common in older women and is characterized by...

Final Exam: FNP654/ FNP 654 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Family Primary Care II Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A - GCU Q: T or F: Xray findings associated with Paget's disease can show enlargement of bone and specific deformities (long bone bowing) Answer: T Q: Symptoms of Cushing's Syndrome include Answer: Amenorrhea Q: T or F: Pituitary tumor resection may be first line treatment for Cushing's Syndrome if indicated Answer: T...

Endocrine NCLEX5. Nurse Oliver should expect a client with hypothyroidism to report which health concerns? a. Increased appetite and weight loss b. Puffiness of the face and hands c. Nervousness and tremors d. Thyroid gland swelling - correct answer B. Hypothyroidism (myxedema) causes facial puffiness, extremity edema, and weight gain. Signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease) include an increased appetite, weight loss, nervousness, tremors, and thyroid gland enlargement (go...

Final Exam: NR283/ NR 283 Pathophysiology Final Exam | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct |2023/ 2024 Update!!- Chamberlain QUESTION who is at risk for potassium complications? Answer: older adults, very sick people QUESTION what is hypokalemia? Answer: low potassium QUESTION what are the causes of hypokalemia? Answer: metabolic alkalosis, cushings, alco- holism, diaphoresis, excessive laxative use, vomiting QUESTION what medica...

ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS premenstrual dysphoric disorder - an emotional disorder marked by repeated episodes of significant depression, anger, irritability, fatigue during the week before menstruation and resolves after dysfunctional uterine bleeding - a condition characterized by abnormal bleeding often due to an imbalance in hormone level changes. Longer exposure to estrogen results in greater thickness of the endometrium and heavy bleeding...

Which of the serum laboratory findings are present in the client with Cushing's syndrome? - MARYVILLE NURS 623 EXAM 2 Increased cortisol, Hypernatremia, and Hypokalemia Alice, age 48, has a benign thyroid nodule. The most common treatment involves: - MARYVILLE NURS 623 EXAM 2 Watchful waiting with an annual follow-up ACE inhibitors are given to clients with diabetes who have - MARYVILLE NURS 623 EXAM 2 persistent proteinuria A newly diagnosed client with diabetes who has an HbA1c of 7....

Exam 1: NURS611 / NURS 611 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Advanced Pathophysiology Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | Graded A - Maryville Q: What are the causes of hypokalemia? Answer: < 3.5. Hyperaldosteronism and excess fluids. Q: What imbalances does hyperaldosteronism cause? Answer: hypokalemia, hypernatremia, and fluid volume excess. Q: What are the manifestations of hypokalemia? Answer: flattened-T waves, AV block, bradycardia, paralytic ileus. Q: What is hypocalcemia? Answer: <8.5 mg/dl...

Which complement component is decreased in acquired, but not hereditary, angioedema? correct answer: C1q Which medication approved for treatment of acute attacks of HAE carries a black box warning for anaphylaxis? correct answer: Ecallantide (Kalbitor®) What is the lymphocyte phenotype (T/B/NK) with SCID secondary to a defect secondary to Artemis? correct answer: T-B-NK+ What gene defect can lead to chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis? Other associated clinical features? correct answe...

Medical-Surgical: Final Practice (50 questions) 2024/25 A nurse is monitoring a client following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of hypoparathyroidism? - ANSWER Involuntary muscle spasms (occurs if the parathyroid glands are damaged or removed during a thyroidectomy. Muscle twitching and paresthesias can result due to decreased parathyroid hormone levels and calcium deficiency.) A nurse is reinfo...

Treatment for SIADH - Answer- Fluid restriction Heinz bodies - Answer- G6PD deficiency X-linked recessive Low PTH = low or high Ca - Answer- LOW Calcium Tetany Chvostek sign (contraction of facial muscles after tapping facial nerve) Trousseau sign (induction of carpal pedal spasm) Paresthesias (fingertips and perioral) Prolonged QT interval - Answer- Hypocalcemia Hypoparathyroidism PS: high phosphorous Paresthesias, muscle cramping or spasms, bowel or bladder dysfunction...