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Nurs 342 Questions With Correct Answers.
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Nurs 342 Questions With Correct AnswersExophthalmos Correct Answer-condition related to hyperthyroidism.
Endocrine system Correct Answer-has a control over the body.
Pituitary gland and function Correct Answer-Master gland of the body,
releases hormones such as
ADH,FSH,LH,TSH,ACTH,GH,prostaglandin, oxytocin.
Thyroid gland produces: Correct Answer-T3 (triiodothyronine),
T4(thyroxine), Calcitonin:
T3 (triiodothyronine): Correct Answer-controls metabolism & body
temp.
T4(thyroxine) Correct Answer-increases rate of metabolism & regulates
growth.
Calcitonin: Correct Answer-regulates calcium homeostasis. (Helps to
maintain homeostasis by increasing or deceasing the calcium availability
in the blood )
when T3&T4 excreted? Correct Answer-when stimulated by anterior
pituitary; negative feedback. (Balancing metabolism)
,Function of TSH is Correct Answer-TSH from pituitary gland causes
thyroid gland to produce T3 and T4.
Thyroid Gland Correct Answer-butterfly shaped when it is underactive it
will enlarge (b/c body is trying to compensate) however if it will
overactive it will also enlarge.
Enlarged Thyroid Gland indicate hypo or hyperthyrodism ? Correct
Answer-Just b/c you have enlarged thyroid gland you cant say you have
hypo or hyper thyroid. We need to look at key symptoms that the client
will present to help us to diagnose.
ASSESSMENT Correct Answer-It is harder to diagnose b/c there is so
many glans, also symptoms may be very vague and intermittent.( vague
b/c body is trying to compensate)
Demographic data Correct Answer-- gender, age,
• Current & past health - Correct Answer-- family history
Chief complaint Correct Answer-Vague, intermittentand
general clinical manifestations. (so many general symptoms that people
think that this is ok)
System assessment: Correct Answer-▫ Focus on signs of hormone excess
or deficiency.
, T/F Patients with a head trauma has chance that pt will develop pituitary
problems. (most common hypopituetory) Correct Answer-T
T/F. PT. with diabetes may be predispose to other endocrine disorders
b/c of the medications that they need to take. Correct Answer-T
T/F. High blood pressure - some meds could increase chances of
developing endocrine disorders. Correct Answer-T
Radiation therapy - increases chances Correct Answer-T
Tatu near thyroid gland could cause trauma or and infection. Correct
Answer-T
Physical Assessment Correct Answer-Mood swings
depression with hypothyroidism
nervnesness,
fatigue, muscle cramps.
Deep tender reflexes are hyperactive
Should we assess enlarged ( goider) first or last Correct Answer-Last
First assess Correct Answer-physical appearance, walking, muscle
strength, balance.
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