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NUR 425 Exam 4 questions with correct
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Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) - correct answer ✔✔is involved in the synthesis of corticosteroids.



Growth hormone - correct answer ✔✔also known as somatotropin, stimulates growth through
carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism



Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) - correct answer ✔✔assists in the maturation of the ovaries in
females and in spermatogenesis in males



Luteinizing hormone (LH) - correct answer ✔✔is involved in ovulation in females and the production of
testosterone in males



Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) - correct answer ✔✔controls the secretion of thyroxine (T4) and
triiodothyronine (T3) thyroid hormones



antidiuretic hormone (ADH) - correct answer ✔✔controls water retention by the kidneys and moderates
vasoconstriction and the release of ACTH in the anterior lobe of the pituitary



oxytocin - correct answer ✔✔plays a major role in circadian homeostasis, the release of breast milk, and
cervical changes and uterine contractions during labor and delivery



Negative feedback system - correct answer ✔✔controls the hormonal release. increases hormone
secretion when circulating levels are decreased



A1c levels - correct answer ✔✔We want < 7%



Normal sugar range - correct answer ✔✔65-99 mg/dL

, prediabetes - correct answer ✔✔- A1C 5.7-6.4%

- Fasting bg 100-125

- OGTT 140-199

° Diet teaching, exercise (weight loss)



hyperglycemia manifestations - correct answer ✔✔Fruity-smelling breath.

Nausea and vomiting.

Shortness of breath.

Dry mouth.

Weakness.

Confusion.

Coma.

Abdominal pain.



hypoglycemia manifestations - correct answer ✔✔• Anxiety

• Hunger

• Palpitations

• Circumoral paresthesia (numbness around lips)

• Sweating

• Shakiness

• Irritability

If blood glucose levels continue to drop, reaching levels where the central nervous system is
inadequately supplied with glucose, symptoms include:

• Difficulty thinking

• Dizziness

• Fatigue

• Sleepiness

• Slurred speech

• Weakness/lack of

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