1. A patient with Addison's disease is prescribed hydrocortisone. What is the primary action of this medication? - A) Increases blood glucose levels - B) Suppresses the immune response - C) Replaces deficient adrenal hormones - D) Stimulates adrenal hormone production Answer: C) Replaces deficient adrenal hormones Rationale: Hydrocortisone is used in Addison's disease to replace the cortisol that the patient's adrenal glands are not producing. 2. Which medication is considered first-line treatment for a patient with Type 2 diabetes mellitus? - A) Glipizide - B) Metformin - C) Insulin - D) Pioglitazone Answer: B) Metformin Rationale: Metformin is often the first medication prescribed for Type 2 diabetes as it effectively lowers blood glucose levels by improving insulin sensitivity. 3. A nurse is caring for a patient with hyperthyroidism. Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect to find? - A) Bradycardia - B) Weight gain - C) Cold intolerance - D) Heat intolerance Answer: D) Heat intolerance Rationale: Hyperthyroidism increases metabolic rate, often leading to heat intolerance and increased sweating. 4. When administering levothyroxine to a patient with hypothyroidism, which of the following is a critical nursing consideration? - A) The medication should be taken with meals for better absorption. - B) The medication should be taken on an empty stomach. - C) The medication increases the risk of hypoglycemia. - D) The medication is best absorbed with vitamin C.