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FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS 447

4. The positive results of Trousseau’s and Chvostek’s signs in a patient indicate to
the nurse a state of
A. Hypercalcemia
B. Hyperparathyroidism
C. Decreased phosphate levels
D. Hypocalcemia

5. Characteristics of Cushing’s syndrome in a patient could be improved by all of
the following except
A. Administration of steroids every other day
B. A diet high in protein and calcium
C. A diet low in calories, sodium, and carbohydrates
D. An increase in steroid therapy

6. The nurse can expect a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis to reveal which type
of respirations?
A. Cheyne-Stokes
B. Kussmaul’s
C. Agonal gasps
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7. The nurse knows that the patient should receive the following medication as
thyroid replacement therapy:
A. Tapazole
B. PTU
C. Decadron
D. Synthroid

8. The only insulin most suitable for intravenous use is
A. Ultralente
B. Regular
C. Lispro
D. NPH

9. An example of a first-generation sulfonylurea used to treat a patient with dia-
betes mellitus is
A. Avandia
B. Glucophage
C. Tolinase
D. Prandin