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NUR 425 Exam 4 questions with correctactual answers
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) - correct answer ✔✔is involved in the synthesis of corticosteroids.
Growth hormone - correct answer ✔✔also known as somatotropin, stimulates growth through
carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) - correct answer ✔✔assists in the maturation of the ovaries in
females and in spermatogenesis in males
Luteinizing hormone (LH) - correct answer ✔✔is involved in ovulation in females and the production of
testosterone in males
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) - correct answer ✔✔controls the secretion of thyroxine (T4) and
triiodothyronine (T3) thyroid hormones
antidiuretic hormone (ADH) - correct answer ✔✔controls water retention by the kidneys and moderates
vasoconstriction and the release of ACTH in the anterior lobe of the pituitary
oxytocin - correct answer ✔✔plays a major role in circadian homeostasis, the release of breast milk, and
cervical changes and uterine contractions during labor and delivery
Negative feedback system - correct answer ✔✔controls the hormonal release. increases hormone
secretion when circulating levels are decreased
A1c levels - correct answer ✔✔We want < 7%
Normal sugar range - correct answer ✔✔65-99 mg/dL
, prediabetes - correct answer ✔✔- A1C 5.7-6.4%
- Fasting bg 100-125
- OGTT 140-199
° Diet teaching, exercise (weight loss)
hyperglycemia manifestations - correct answer ✔✔Fruity-smelling breath.
Nausea and vomiting.
Shortness of breath.
Dry mouth.
Weakness.
Confusion.
Coma.
Abdominal pain.
hypoglycemia manifestations - correct answer ✔✔• Anxiety
• Hunger
• Palpitations
• Circumoral paresthesia (numbness around lips)
• Sweating
• Shakiness
• Irritability
If blood glucose levels continue to drop, reaching levels where the central nervous system is
inadequately supplied with glucose, symptoms include:
• Difficulty thinking
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Sleepiness
• Slurred speech
• Weakness/lack of
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