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[Show more]A client asks a nurse why the provider bases his medication regimen on his HbA1c instead of his log of morning fasting blood glucose results. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse? 
 
A."HbA1c measures how well insulin is regulation you blood glucose between meals." 
B....
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Add to cartA client asks a nurse why the provider bases his medication regimen on his HbA1c instead of his log of morning fasting blood glucose results. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse? 
 
A."HbA1c measures how well insulin is regulation you blood glucose between meals." 
B....
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The nurse is explaining how the endocrine system works and explains that glands excrete hormones to receptors, but once the receptors receive the hormone they switch off. She explains this as which of the following? 
a. Positive feedback system 
b. Negative feedback system - B 
 
A patient is adm...
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Add to cartThe nurse is explaining how the endocrine system works and explains that glands excrete hormones to receptors, but once the receptors receive the hormone they switch off. She explains this as which of the following? 
a. Positive feedback system 
b. Negative feedback system - B 
 
A patient is adm...
Acromegaly - -overproduction of growth hormone 
-typically caused by a tumor in the anterior pituitary gland 
-overgrowth of soft tissues (arms and legs dont grow because occurs after epophyseal closure) 
-may experience joint pain, enlargement of tongue, and deepening of voice, headaches, visual...
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Add to cartAcromegaly - -overproduction of growth hormone 
-typically caused by a tumor in the anterior pituitary gland 
-overgrowth of soft tissues (arms and legs dont grow because occurs after epophyseal closure) 
-may experience joint pain, enlargement of tongue, and deepening of voice, headaches, visual...
Addison's disease - A rare, chronic endocrine disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones. (adrenocortical insufficiency) 
 
Addision's Disease - Most common cause of this disease is autoimmune or idiopathic atrophy of adrenal glands. 
 
Addison's Disease...
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Add to cartAddison's disease - A rare, chronic endocrine disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones. (adrenocortical insufficiency) 
 
Addision's Disease - Most common cause of this disease is autoimmune or idiopathic atrophy of adrenal glands. 
 
Addison's Disease...
1. Review the structure and function of the endocrine system. - The Hypothalamus is in control of body temperature, emotions, and sexual activity, regulates metabolism, and stimulates other body systems by regulating the anterior pituitary glands, releasing hormones directly through posterior pit...
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Add to cart1. Review the structure and function of the endocrine system. - The Hypothalamus is in control of body temperature, emotions, and sexual activity, regulates metabolism, and stimulates other body systems by regulating the anterior pituitary glands, releasing hormones directly through posterior pit...
What are the three hormones produced and secreted by the thyroid gland - T3, T4 and calcitonin 
 
Which hormone is produced the most by the thyroid - T4 
 
Which hormone is the most potent and has greater metabolic effects that is produced by the thyroid - T3. 20% of T3 is made by thyroid a...
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Add to cartWhat are the three hormones produced and secreted by the thyroid gland - T3, T4 and calcitonin 
 
Which hormone is produced the most by the thyroid - T4 
 
Which hormone is the most potent and has greater metabolic effects that is produced by the thyroid - T3. 20% of T3 is made by thyroid a...
Hypothalamus - Emotion, pain, body temp and other neural input are communicated to the endocrine system via the 
 
Pituitary - The ______ is often called the master gland because its hormones control the function of a number of other target glands 
 
Anterior Pituitary - Largest segment of ...
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Add to cartHypothalamus - Emotion, pain, body temp and other neural input are communicated to the endocrine system via the 
 
Pituitary - The ______ is often called the master gland because its hormones control the function of a number of other target glands 
 
Anterior Pituitary - Largest segment of ...
1. A pt with suspected acromegaly is seen at the clinic. To assist in making the diagnosis, which question should the nurse ask? 
a. "Have you had a recent head injury?" 
b. "Do you have to wear larger shoes now?" 
c. "Is there any family history of acromegaly?" 
d. "Are you experiencing tre...
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Add to cart1. A pt with suspected acromegaly is seen at the clinic. To assist in making the diagnosis, which question should the nurse ask? 
a. "Have you had a recent head injury?" 
b. "Do you have to wear larger shoes now?" 
c. "Is there any family history of acromegaly?" 
d. "Are you experiencing tre...
What should the nurse teach the patient regarding diabetes mellitus? - the drug name, dosage, schedules, and insulin injection techniques, take some carbohydrates with hypoglycemia, monitor glucose with accuchecks or portable glucose monitor, stay on ADA diet, and continue exercise. 
 
What shoul...
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Add to cartWhat should the nurse teach the patient regarding diabetes mellitus? - the drug name, dosage, schedules, and insulin injection techniques, take some carbohydrates with hypoglycemia, monitor glucose with accuchecks or portable glucose monitor, stay on ADA diet, and continue exercise. 
 
What shoul...
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