NCLEX CRUSADE ACADEMY TEST - 7 MYXEDEMA COMA VS THYROID STORM

1. Which endocrine emergency is associated with severe hypothyroidism?. Thyroid storm. Myxedema coma. Addisonian crisis. Pheochromocytoma crisis.

2. Which symptom is most characteristic of thyroid storm?. Hypothermia. Severe tachycardia. Bradycardia. Hypoventilation.

3. Which finding is most likely in myxedema coma?. Hyperthermia. Tachycardia. Hypothermia. Hypertension.

4. What medication is commonly used to control symptoms of thyroid storm?. Propranolol. Insulin. Warfarin. Digoxin.

5. Which laboratory pattern indicates hypothyroidism?. Low T3 and T4. High T3 and T4. Low TSH. High calcitonin.

6. Which condition is considered a medical emergency requiring rapid treatment?. Mild hypothyroidism. Subclinical hyperthyroidism. Thyroid storm. Goiter.

7. Which symptom would the nurse expect in myxedema coma?. Cold intolerance. Heat intolerance. Severe agitation. Diarrhea.

8. Which intervention is priority for a patient with myxedema coma?. Administer IV levothyroxine. Provide insulin. Restrict fluids. Give bronchodilators.

9. Thyroid storm is commonly triggered by which situation?. Infection or surgery. Excess calcium intake. Vitamin deficiency. Low sodium diet.

10. Which assessment finding supports thyroid storm diagnosis?. Bradycardia and hypothermia. Tachycardia and fever. Low blood pressure. Decreased respirations.