Thyroid Disorders Practice Questions
20 free Thyroid Disorders practice questions for the NCLEX Exam, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Open any question below, or take the full set as an interactive quiz.
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- Q1. Which thyroid disorder is most likely when a patient presents with weight gain, cold intolerance, dry skin, and bradycardia?
- Q2. Which laboratory finding would be expected in primary hyperthyroidism?
- Q3. What is a life-threatening complication of untreated hyperthyroidism characterised by high fever, tachycardia, agitation, and possibly coma?
- Q4. Which of the following is a common cause of hypothyroidism in developed countries?
- Q5. A nurse is caring for a patient with hyperthyroidism. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to support the patient’s comfort?
- Q6. A patient with hypothyroidism is prescribed levothyroxine. What teaching point should a nurse emphasise?
- Q7. Which symptom is more typical of hyperthyroidism than hypothyroidism?
- Q8. What physical exam finding is most characteristic of Graves’ disease, a form of hyperthyroidism?
- Q9. In hypothyroidism, the nurse recognises the patient is at risk for which serious complication if untreated?
- Q10. A nurse is planning care for a patient with hypothyroidism who reports constipation. Which intervention is appropriate?
- Q11. A patient with a large goitre and hyperthyroidism is admitted for thyroidectomy. Pre-operation the nurse expects which preparation?
- Q12. Which laboratory profile is most consistent with primary hypothyroidism?
- Q13. A patient with hyperthyroidism is started on a beta blocker such as propranolol. What is the purpose of this medication?
- Q14. A patient taking levothyroxine reports palpitations and weight loss. The nurse should assess for:
- Q15. Which dietary advice is relevant for a patient with hypothyroidism?
- Q16. In a patient with hyperthyroidism, the nurse should monitor closely for development of:
- Q17. A patient with hypothyroidism has a history of sleep apnoea and weight gain. The nurse recognises which of the following contributes?
- Q18. Which statement about thyroid hormone replacement in hypothyroidism is true?
- Q19. A patient with hyperthyroidism complains of increased bowel movements, trembling, and irritability. The nurse knows these symptoms are due to:
- Q20. In preparation for discharge, what teaching should a nurse include for a thyroidectomy patient to prevent complications?