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Charlie

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A patient beginning therapy with cabergoline (Dostinex) asks the nurse about the purpose of the drug. The nurse correctly responds that the primary indication for this drug is to
 
  a. inhibit the release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
  b. inhibit the release of prolactin.
  c. prevent hyperthyroidism.
  d. reduce the possibility of corticotropin deficiency.

Question 2

The nurse is quizzing a graduate nurse about the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
 
  The nurse asks the graduate nurse, What classic signs and symptoms are present in hypothyroidism? What would be the graduate nurse's best response(s)? (Select all that apply.)
  a. Tachycardia and increased blood pressure
  b. Cold, dry skin
  c. Exophthalmos and tachypnea
  d. Lethargy and fatigue
  e. Goiter and thyroid nodules


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Excessive secretion of prolactin can be reduced with a dopamine antagonist, which inhibits the release of prolactin.
Cabergoline does not inhibit the release of ADH or prevent hyperthyroidism.
Cabergoline does not reduce the possibility of corticotropin deficiency.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, D
Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism include cold, dry skin; lethargy; and fatigue.
Exophthalmos (with Graves' disease) and tachypnea, tachycardia, and hypertension are symptoms of hypothyroidism, as are goiter and thyroid nodules.


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