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NRNP 6540 Week 9 Knowledge Check: Endocrine, Metabolic, and Nutritional Disorders

1. Question: Smith, 80 years old, has been vomiting and having bouts of loose stools for several days. She is taking several prescribed medications. The APRN conducts a medication review because:
2. Question: The APRN suspects a patient has a hyperfunctioning thyroid After referral to endocrinology what treatment may be ordered?
3. Question: Stefanie is a 70 y/o female with 2 year history of Type II diabetes, presents to your office for her routine follow up Which of the following would you recommend on an annual basis for an elderly patient with Type II Diabetes?
4. Question: Mrs Thompson presents today with concerns of functional decline, progressive appetite loss, and no willingness to eat or drink. The NP recognizes that these are symptoms of:
5. Question: Which of the following BMI choices would be considered obesity?
6. The APRN is ordering tests to confirm her suspicion of pancreatic Which of the following findings would confirm her suspicions? Select all that apply.
7. Question: Borden is 67 years old and her primary care physician (PCP) wants her to be seen by an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who specializes in geriatric issues. Upon completing the interview and examination, the APRN tells Mrs. Borden that she will order a blood laboratory specimen for thyroid and pancreatic function. Mrs. Borden asks what the reason is. Which of the following is the best response?
8. Question: The NP recognizes all of the following being a contributing factor to pancreatitis EXCEPT Excessive alcohol use
9. Question: A 70-year-old male is seen for his annual evaluation. The patient completins of episodes of blurred vision but denies pain and photophobis. During funduscopic examination, the nurse practitioner appreciates retinal drusen. This presentation is consistent with
10. Question: Identify the lab findings consistent with primary hypothyroidism
    

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NRNP 6540 Week 9 Knowledge Check: Endocrine, Metabolic, and Nutritional Disorders

1. Question: Which of the following statements is correct regarding hyperthyroidism? Select all the apply.
2. Question: The APRN suspects a patient has a hyperfunctioning thyroid nodule. After referral to endocrinology what treatment may be ordered?
3. Question: Which symptoms are characteristic of a thyroid nodule? Select all that apply.
4. Question: Jones is 70 years old and sees the APRN for a yearly check-up. Mr. Jones states that he needs to urinate a lot and seems always to be thirsty. He also finds himself gaining some weight. In the process of the examination the APRN detects that he is vague in his answers. Which of the following may be the reason?
5. Question: The APRN is ordering tests to confirm her suspicion of pancreatic cancer. Which of the following findings would confirm her suspicions? Select all that apply.
6. Question: A 66-year-old male patient who has hypothyroidism takes level thyroxine daily. Based on the following lab results, how should the nurse practitioner proceed?
7. Question: Which of the following groups have been recommended to be screened for thyroid disease?
8. Question: Allen, 72 years old, is being evaluated for type 2 diabetes. Because symptoms of endocrine disorders in older adults are vague, what is the priority question?
9. Question: Identify the lab findings consistent with primary hypothyroidism
10. Question: According to the clinical practice guideline by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology, the NP should consider initiating insulin therapy when the HgA1c reaches what level?