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Nurs 231 Module 9 exam with 100- accurate correct answers 2024_2025.
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Nurs 231 Module 9 exam with 100%accurate correct answers 2024/2025
What syndrome has an increased production of glucocorticoids? - Cushing's
The following are common signs and symptoms of Cushing syndrome EXCEPT: -
hypoglycemia
Signs and symptoms of Addison's disease include each of the following EXCEPT:
Lethargy
Hyperglycemia
Retention of sodium
Nausea and vomiting
Hypotension - hyperglycemia
retention of sodium
Addison's disease is due to which of the following:
-Adrenal gland dysfunction
-Decreased ACTH stimulation from the pituitary
-Decreased CRH from the hypothalamus
-All of the above
-none of the above - adrenal gland dysfunction
T/F: An endocrine hormone is released into circulation to act on a target organ. -
true
T/F: A paracrine action occurs when a hormone exerts an action on the cells that
produced it. - false
T/F: Target cells must have receptors to recognize a hormone and translate the
signal into a cellular response. - true
, T/F: Hormones travel through the bloodstream attached to transport carriers only.
- false
What is the source of the hormone that plays a major role in the maintenance of
body metabolism and growth and development in children?
Adrenal medulla
Adrenal cortex
Thyroid
Pancreas - thyroid
Type 1 diabetes mellitus is associated with each of the following characteristics
EXCEPT:
-markedly reduced beta cell mass
-markedly reduced circulating insulin level
-gradual, subtle onset
-usualy normal body weight - gradual, subtle onset
Each of the following are characteristics of diabetes mellitus except:
-delayed gastric emptying
-bladder infections
-myxedema
-glaucoma - myxedema (myxedema is associated with hypothyroid)
T/F: Glycogenesis means glucose formation. - false (glycogen formation)
T/F: When the body is in starvation mode, it breaks down fat into ketones. - true
T/F: Most hormones are controlled through positive feedback. - false (negative
feedback)
T/F: Type 2 diabetics can improve hyperglycemia with weight loss. - true
T/F: Diabetes can be diagnosed by a fasting blood sugar, 2-hour oral glucose
tolerance test, or hemoglobin A1C. - true
A 45-year-old obese, sedentary male has recently been diagnosed with type 2
diabetes. What are 2 strategies to help him normalize his blood sugars? List 2
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