Question 1

A client receiving hormone replacement therapy tells the nurse that the medication is not working." How should the nurse respond to this client?
Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Hormone replacement therapy may take time to achieve optimum results and it is important to educate the client about the fact that hormones affect all body cells. The nurse should not suggest that the medication will work immediately or that the wrong hormone is being replaced without consulting with the healthcare provider. Changing the medication to one that works faster is not an appropriate response without further assessment by the healthcare provider.

Question 2

A client being treated for breast cancer is prescribed tamoxifen.What should the nurse instruct the client about this medication's mechanism of action?
Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Tamoxifen is classified as an antihormone medication because it blocks the action of estrogen, which can stimulate the growth of some types of breast cancer. Tamoxifen does not replace a hormone in the body, shrink the breast tumor, or cause the breast cancer to become more aggressive.

Question 3

The nurse is reviewing the pathophysiology of type 1 diabetes mellitus with a client newly diagnosed with the disorder.How will the nurse explain the control of pancreatic hormones in this disorder?
Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Type 1 diabetes mellitus is characterized by the destruction of the pancreatic beta cells that secrete insulin. In a healthy individual, cells in the pancreas sense the level of glucose in the blood and release insulin accordingly to regulate glucose uptake by cells. However, in type 1 diabetes mellitus, the beta cells are destroyed, leading to an absolute insulin deficiency and uncontrolled glucose levels. Therefore, the pancreas no longer secretes insulin in response to changes in blood glucose levels, which can result in hyperglycemia.

Question 4

A client's hormone replacement therapy for a health problem has been discontinued.The nurse should instruct the client about which effects because the therapy has been stopped?
Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A client's hormone replacement therapy for a...

Question 5

A client tells the nurse that because a hormone replacement medication was not working," the client started taking double the prescribed dose.How should the nurse respond to this client?
Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A) Notifying the health care provider is essential because adjusting hormone doses without medical supervision can lead to imbalances and potential health risks. B) Hormone replacement therapies often take time to show effects, and patients need to understand the importance of patience and following the prescribed regimen.

Question 6

The nurse is reviewing the process of ovulation with a young female desiring to become pregnant.During this teaching,the nurse will explain:
Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse is reviewing the process of...

Quiz 64: Review of the Endocrine System

A client receiving hormone replacement therapy tells the nurse that the medication is not working." How should the nurse respond to this client? Select all that apply.

A client being treated for breast cancer is prescribed tamoxifen.What should the nurse instruct the client about this medication's mechanism of action? Select all that apply.

The nurse is reviewing the pathophysiology of type 1 diabetes mellitus with a client newly diagnosed with the disorder.How will the nurse explain the control of pancreatic hormones in this disorder? Select all that apply.

A client's hormone replacement therapy for a health problem has been discontinued.The nurse should instruct the client about which effects because the therapy has been stopped? Select all that apply.

A client tells the nurse that because a hormone replacement medication was not working," the client started taking double the prescribed dose.How should the nurse respond to this client? Select all that apply.

The nurse is reviewing the process of ovulation with a young female desiring to become pregnant.During this teaching,the nurse will explain: Select all that apply.