NCLEX PN NGN FINAL EXAM WITH QUESTIONS

NCLEX PN NGN FINAL EXAM WITH QUESTIONS

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EXAM 2024/2025

When taking medication for thyroid storm make sure the juice is either - ANSWER-tomato or orange to increase absorption and mask the taste.

Taking propranolol or another beta blocker - ANSWER-is going to slow the heart rate and blood pressure

What is Glucagon - ANSWER-It is a 50 percent glucose solution and is injectable form of glucose given in emergency

The adrenal gland consists of - ANSWER-mineralocorticoids that help control the body's levels of minerals such as sodium and potassium

The cortex produces - ANSWER-adrenal steroids and corticosteroids

The major mineralocorticoid produced in the cortex is - ANSWER-aldosterone (this helps control the reabsorption of sodium and potassium that the kidneys excrete

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The most prominent glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex is - ANSWER- cortisol (this regulates the body's stress response, metabolism of food, emotional stability, and immune response.)

Primary aldosteronism or Conn's syndrome is - ANSWER-excessive aldosterone levels possibly caused by a adrenal gland tumor

Diagnosis of Conn's syndrome includes - ANSWER-+Sodium -Potassium Hypertension +Trousseau +Chvostek’s

Treatment of Conn's syndrome - ANSWER-Aldactone which lowers aldosterone and lowers the BP.

Pheochromocytoma is - ANSWER-a catecholamine-producing adrenal tumor that leads to a marked elevated BP

*treatment* treating the malignant hypertension with drugs such as sodium nitroprusside (Nitride) or clonidine (Catapres)

Adrenocortical Insuffiency or Addison's disease - ANSWER-Occurs as a result of long-term use of steroids or the rapid cessation of corticosteroids. It can cause sepsis, surgical stress, or hemorrhage of the adrenal glands (Waterhouse- Frederiksen syndrome)

calcium gluconate treats - ANSWER-hypocalcemia 2 / 3

Hypoparathyroidism - ANSWER-The parathyroid glands are responsible for maintaining calcium levels at 8.8 to 10.2 mg/dL. In hypoparathyroidism, parathyroid hormone levels are insufficient to maintain adequate calcium levels.The nurse should monitor clients with hypoparathyroidism for signs and symptoms of hypocalcemia, including muscle spasms, anxiety, seizures,

Type 1 Diabetes is also called - ANSWER-Insulin dependent, since insulin is necessary for food to be metabolized. *Destroyed pancreatic cells can’t produce insulin.

Type 2 Diabetes is called - ANSWER-non insulin dependent and occurs more in pts with obesity and sedentary lifestyles

Define gluconeogenesis - ANSWER-is a process in which the liver continues to produce glucose which leads to further hyperglycemia metabolic acidosis and deterioration of the client's health.

Polyphagia - ANSWER-Cellular starvation cause that diabetic to increase food consumption

An increase in blood sure contributes to what - ANSWER-poor wound healing

Dextrostix - ANSWER-Blood testing for glucose

If the blood glucose is larger than 240 then you must - ANSWER-check the urine for glucose

Byetta is an injectable medication used for what - ANSWER-Type 2 diabetes

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