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Endocrine Module Learning Objectives 5 Functions of the Endocrine System - Role in reproductive & CNS function - Stimulate growth & development - Sexual reproduction - Maintaining homeostasis - Responding to emergency demands 1. Briefly summarize pathophysiology of every endocrine condition covered (except parathyroid) (1) ○ Disorders of Anterior Pituitary ■ Acromegaly: caused by a benign pituitary adenoma that secretes GH (growth hormone) ● Affects: 4/million adults in US diag...

Nr328 Endocrine Exam3Questions and Answers. Medical management of Growth Hormone Deficiency. - Correct Answer Biosynthetic growth hormone (injections) Growth Hormone deficiency - Correct Answer Not enough growth hormone, look at the families stature, diagnosed basedon height below the 5th percentile What will a x-ray show for GHD - Correct Answer Bone ossification Other Hormone replacments for GHD - CorrectAnswer Thyroid extract Cortisone Testosterone or estrogens and progesterone Prog...

Which complication is associated with gastric resection surgery? - Dumping Syndrome Which signs are typical of Graves' disease? - Exophthalmos and tachycardia The posterior pituitary gland secretes - antidiuretic hormone (ADH) The pathophysiology of peptic ulcer disease may involve any of the following EXCEPT - Increase stimulation of mucus- producing glands What is the purpose of glycosylated hemoglobin (hemoglobin A1c) test - Monitoring long-term serum glucose control Which of the fol...

NURS 380 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ Type 2 DM in pediatric patients - Answer--type 2 DM can be caused by a slowed response of the pancreas -metformin is commonly used to manage type 2 DM diabetes insipidus: central and nephrogenic - Answer--due to pituitary dysfunction/ADH -posterior pituitary targets the renal tubules and collecting tubules to make them permeable to water, thus increasing reabsorption and decreasing excretion o...

Pediatric ATI Practice Exam 3 (final) a nurse is reviewing sick-day management with a parent of a child who has type 1 DM. which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching (SATA) a. monitor blood glucose levels every 3 hours b. discontinue taking insulin until feeling better c. drink 8 oz of fruit juice every hour d. test urine for ketones e. call the provider if blood glucose is greater than 2540 mg/dL - Answer ️️ -A D E a nurse is teaching a child who has type 1 DM a...

Pediatric ATI Practice Exam 3 (final) 100% accurate answers. Rated A+ a nurse is reviewing sick-day management with a parent of a child who has type 1 DM. which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching (SATA) a. monitor blood glucose levels every 3 hours b. discontinue taking insulin until feeling better c. drink 8 oz of fruit juice every hour d. test urine for ketones e. call the provider if blood glucose is greater than 2540 mg/dL A D E a nurse is teaching a ch...

NUR 631 ADVANCED PATHO FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ Vasospastic disorder of the small arteries and arterioles of the fingers and less commonly of the toes - -Best describes Raynauds Disease Liver - -Vitamin K is required for normal clotting factor synthesis by what? Gluten sensitive eneropathy - -Characterized by damage to the mucosa of the duodenum, jejunum and impaired secretion of secretin, cholecytokinin, and pancreatic enzymes What causes a person with cystic f...

What is the job of the hypothalamus? to stimulate or inhibit the release of hormones from the pituitary gland The pituitary gland is the target tissue of the hypothalamus What hormones are secreted by the anterior pituitary? ACTH-stimulate corticosteroids GH-growth TSH-metabolism FSH/LH-sexual development What hormones are secreted by the posterior pituitary? ADH-maintain fluid and electrolyte balance Vasopressin-maintain fluid and electrolyte balance Oxytocin What is hypopituitarism? ...

HESI: NUR203 / NUR 203 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Pediatric Nursing | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: Clinical Manifestations of Type 1 Diabetes Answer: polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, weight loss, weakness, fatigue Question: what is an early sign of ketoacidosis? Answer: Ketonuria in the presence of hyperglycemia Question: whats the most common sign of DKA? Answer: acetone breath "fruity smell" Question: ...

Glycosuria appears when the blood glucose level rises above - correct answer 180 mg/dL At this leve renal threshold the ability to reabsorb glucose and return it to the bloodstream, is impaired. Ideally, with finger testing, the blood sugar should measure 90 to 130 mg/dL before meals and - correct answer <180 mg/dL 1 to 2 hours after meals. Tight glucose control involves maintaining near-norma...