Nur 504 quiz 5 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Damage to the temporal lobe of the brain may leave a patient with impaired hearing as well as emotional/behavioral abnormalities - ANS: True The endocrine system consists of a number of: a. muscle groups. b. neural networks. c. adipose layers. d. glands. - ANS: d. glands. Which part of the endocrine system creates chemicals that speed up metabolism? a. Pituitary gland b. Thyroid gland c. Pancreas d. Hypothalamus - ANS: b. Thyroid gland What gland secretes cortisol? a. Pituitary...

Advanced health assessment: NUR 504 Quiz 5, Exam Questions & Answers-A patient has mild epigastric tenderness, normal bowel sounds, and signs of peritonitis. What do these symptoms suggest? a. Cholecystitis b. Peptic ulcer disease c. Pancreatitis d. Cirrhosis - b. Peptic ulcer disease A patient suffers from severe pain that seems to radiate from the abdomen up into her shoulder. Which of the following are possible? a. Cholecystitis or biliary stones b. Appendicitis or intestinal obstruc...

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