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(Summary) MDC II - Final Exam - Rasmussen, With Complete Solution 2024/2025. PT PAP HOT ▪ Pituitary ▪ Thyroid ▪ Pancreas ▪ Adrenals ▪ Parathyroid ▪ Hypothalamus ▪ Ovaries ▪ Testes What are the glands of the endocrine system? (SATA Q?) Grave's disease an autoimmune disorder that is caused by hyperthyroidism and is characterized by goiter and/or exophthalmos Treatments ▪ Rx: methimazole, atenolol, and iodine-131 ▪ radiation therapy Nursing Interventio...

IBEC Electrolysis & Laser State Test Exam With 100% Correct Answers 2024 What is anaphoresis? - -process of infusing a negative (alkaline) product into the skin- used in galvanic current Can electrologists use anaphoresis? - -No, electrologists are not allowed to use anaphoresis What is the skin type that need test spots? - -Fitzpatrick 3+4 What should be the biggest concern for a client with darker skin? - -Erythema, Edema, Blanching, Keloid What is Cushing Syndrome? - -hypercortisolis...

NUR 2392 / NUR2392 MDC 2 FINAL EXAM REVIEW 2023 | Questions and Answers. A client asks the nurse when they can expect to feel improvement after starting a prescription for thyroid hormone treatments of hypothyroid. How would the nurse respond? a. 2 weeks 4.) A client assessment reveals fatigue, poor memory, and stiff muscles with labs showing an elevated TSH, and low T3 and T4. The nurse knows that these are manifestations of which disorder? a. Hypothyroidism 5.) A client with diabetes ha...

Maryville University: NURS611 Patho Exam 3 What are clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism? a. intolerance to heat, tachycardia, and weight loss b. oligomenorrhea, fatigue, and warm skin c. restlessness, increased appetite, and menorrhagia d. constipation, decreased heart rate, and lethargy - ANSWER - *D *The lower levels of TH result in decreased energy metabolism, resulting in constipation, bradycardia, and lethargy. Thyroid-stim...

ROSH POWER PACK EXAM 1 Questions and Answers 100% Verified 16-year-old girl presents with an exudative sore throat and general malaise. On physical exam you observe some posterior chain lymphadenopathy and mild splenomegaly. What diagnosis should you be thinking of? Acute rheumatic fever Epstein-Barr virus Lyme disease Rocky mountain spotted fever - CORRECT ANSWER-Epstein-Barr virus 16-year-old has just moved schools. He is quiet, moody and not like himself at...

NPTE Study Questions with All Correct Answers Referred pain: kidneys - Answer-pain upon percussion of costovertebral angle is common usually refers to ipsilateral flank and groin Referred Pain: Spleen - Answer-Left upper quadrant and left shoulder pain Referred pain: apendix - Answer-right lower quadrant pain Referred pain: bladder - Answer-suprapubic pain and low back pain Cushing Syndrome - Answer-result of hypercortisolism due to the adrenal gland producing excess cortisol or...

Where are the adrenal glands located? (10/18) - ANSWER - Adrenal glands are located at superior pole of each kidney What does the adrenal cortex and the adrenal medulla secrete? (10/18) - ANSWER - The adrenal cortex secretes DHEA, mineralocorticoids (e.g., aldosteron) and glucocorticoids (eg, cortisol). The adrenal medulla secretes catecholamines (eg, epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine). What are 5 of the major disorders of the adrenal cortex? (10/18) - ANSWER - 1. Hypercort...

What is anaphoresis? - process of infusing a negative (alkaline) product into the skin- used in galvanic current Can electrologists use anaphoresis? - No, electrologists are not allowed to use anaphoresis What is the skin type that need test spots? - Fitzpatrick 3+4 What should be the biggest concern for a client with darker skin? - Erythema, Edema, Blanching, Keloid What is Cushing Syndrome? - hypercortisolism; caused by either excess steroid use,ectopic A.C.T.H. What should you do if e...

MDC II - Final Exam – Rasmussen with 100% Verified Solutions What are the glands of the endocrine system? (SATA Q?) -Answer-*PT PAP HOT* ▪ Pituitary ▪ Thyroid ▪ Pancreas ▪ Adrenals ▪ Parathyroid ▪ Hypothalamus ▪ Ovaries ▪ Testes an autoimmune disorder that is caused by hyperthyroidism and is characterized by *goiter and/or exophthalmos* -Answer-Grave's disease *HYPERthyroidism aka Grave's disease* ▪ Treatments -Answer-*Treatments* ▪ Rx: methimazole, atenolo...

MDC II - Final Exam – Rasmussen- Modules 8, 9, 10- 100% Pass!! *PT PAP HOT* ▪ Pituitary ▪ Thyroid ▪ Pancreas ▪ Adrenals ▪ Parathyroid ▪ Hypothalamus ▪ Ovaries ▪ Testes -Answer-What are the glands of the endocrine system? (SATA Q?) Grave's disease -Answer-an autoimmune disorder that is caused by hyperthyroidism and is characterized by *goiter and/or exophthalmos* *Treatments* ▪ Rx: methimazole, atenolol, and *iodine-131* ▪ radiation therapy *Nursing Interven...