Med-surg: neuro, endocrine & renal worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What is the most common cause of dementia?

  1. AAlzheimer's disease
  2. BMultiple sclerosis
  3. CParkinson's disease
  4. DHuntington's disease
2.Easy

What causes Graves' disease?

  1. AA viral infection of the parathyroid glands
  2. BAntibodies that stimulate the TSH receptor
  3. CA lack of iodine in the diet
  4. DToo much TSH from a pituitary tumour
3.Easy

Which common painkiller can harm the kidneys, especially in dehydration?

  1. ACodeine
  2. BIbuprofen
  3. CMorphine
  4. DParacetamol (acetaminophen)
4.Medium

Why can a patient with an insulin pump develop DKA within hours if the pump stops working?

  1. AThe body becomes allergic to insulin when the pump stops
  2. BThe pump gives long-acting insulin, which builds up and stops working all at once
  3. CThe battery in the pump releases chemicals into the blood
  4. DThe pump gives only rapid-acting insulin, so there is no long-acting reserve
5.Medium

Which group of problems is typical of primary hyperparathyroidism?

  1. AKidney stones, bone pain, abdominal pain and low mood
  2. BMuscle cramps, tingling lips and seizures
  3. CHair loss, weight gain and feeling cold
  4. DHeat intolerance, tremor, weight loss and diarrhoea
6.Medium

Why is once-daily prednisolone usually taken in the morning with food?

  1. ATo match the natural cortisol rhythm and protect the stomach
  2. BBecause it cannot be absorbed at night
  3. CBecause it causes drowsiness and is safer to take during the day
  4. DBecause food doubles the strength of the dose
7.Hard

An adult stares blankly for about a minute, smacks their lips and fumbles with their clothes. Afterwards they are confused for ten minutes and remember nothing. Which seizure type fits best?

  1. AFocal impaired awareness seizure
  2. BAbsence seizure
  3. CMyoclonic seizure
  4. DAtonic (drop) seizure with a fall
8.Hard

A patient with SIADH is taught about a fluid restriction. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

  1. A"I will count all drinks, including soup, in my daily total."
  2. B"I will report any headaches or confusion."
  3. C"If I feel thirsty, I can drink as much water as I like."
  4. D"I will weigh myself every morning."

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Alzheimer's disease
  2. 2. B · Antibodies that stimulate the TSH receptor
  3. 3. B · Ibuprofen
  4. 4. D · The pump gives only rapid-acting insulin, so there is no long-acting reserve
  5. 5. A · Kidney stones, bone pain, abdominal pain and low mood
  6. 6. A · To match the natural cortisol rhythm and protect the stomach
  7. 7. A · Focal impaired awareness seizure
  8. 8. C · "If I feel thirsty, I can drink as much water as I like."

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