Which disorder is due to an increase in the hormones secreted by the adrenal
gland? ANSWER Cushing's Syndrome
Which congenital condition is due to deficiency in thyroid hormone during
the embryonic development and early neonatal life? ANSWER Cretinism
-Abnormal activity of the pituitary gland causes the symptoms of thyroid
dysfunction in the patient. According to the lab report, the TSH level for the
pt is low. What kind of endocrine disorder would most likely be present in
the pt? - ANSWER Secondary hypothyroidism
Type 1 diabetes is present in a patient. What is the cause for this pt
condition? - ANSWER Autoimmune
What is the confirmatory laboratory result that is diagnostic for diabetes
mellitus? - ANSWER An HbA1c
Physical examination in a pt with DM reveals hyperpigmented, velvety
macular lesions in the axillae and neck. Name this characteristic lesion. -
, ANSWER Acanthosis nigricans
The nurse clinician is reviewing a complete blood count (CBC) and notes
leukopenia. The nurse clinician knows: - ANSWER Leukopenia is defined as a
total WBC count <4,000 and the bone marrow is the major producer of
WBCs.
Which of the following blood component is derived from megakaryocytes? -
ANSWER Platelets
Which of the following diagnostic finding would most likely be seen in a pt
with aplastic anemia? - ANSWER Decreased RBCs, WBC, and platelets
An adult pt complains of fatigue. Assessment by the nurse clinician reveals
tachycardia and pallor. CBC report indicates hemoglobin count as 10 g/Dl,
the mean corpuscular volume as 75, and RDW as 17%. The nurse clinician
knows that: - ANSWER This is a microcytic anemia with elevated RDW and
should consider iron deficiency as an underlying etiology
A pt has acute immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). Which of the
following is a distinctive characteristic of acute ITP? - ANSWER Occurs in
children
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