Parathyroid gland damage - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is a characteristic that is common to all hormones? -Correct Answer They influence cellular activity of specific target tissues. A client is receiving radiation therapy for cancer of the kidney. The nurse monitors the client for signs and symptoms of damage to which of the following organ(s)? -Correct Answer Adrenal Glands A client has a serum sodium level of 152 mmol/L. What is the normal hormonal response to this situation? -Correct Answer Release of ADH All cells in the body are...

Health Science 1 Exam Review A small child was being chased by a large dog. Out of fear, the child ran really fast. Which hormone/gland enabled the child to get away from the dog? - Adrenal A teenage girl that has undeveloped breasts and has not started her menstrual cycle indicates that a hormone deficiency exists. What hormone is deficient? - Estrogen In an emergency situation, the "fight or flight" hormone will increase the heart rate and blood pressure. This hormone is: - Adren...

Test Bank Porth Pathophysiology Concepts of Altered Health States 2nd Canadian Edition Table of Contents Chapter 01: Concepts of Health and Disease ................................................................................................. 3 Chapter 02: Concepts of Altered Health in Children ................................................................................... 14 Chapter 03: Concepts of Altered Health in Older Adults .............................................................

Test Bank Unit 10: Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing 6th Edition Linda S. Williams Paula D. Hopper Chapter 38. Endocrine System Function and Assessment MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is reviewing information with a patient about the normal anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system. Which factor is inaccurate? 1. All endocrine glands are anatomically separate in location. 2. All endocrine glands function independently of each other. 3. Most hormone levels are regulated by a negat...

NSG 123 Exam 4 Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 Graded A+. What system controls cellular activity that regulates growth and body metabolism: Endocrine 2. What does the endocrine system do?: Organs and glands that secrete hormones and release them directly into the circulation 3. what are hormones in terms of the endocrine system?: Chemical messengers secreted by the endocrine organs and transported through the body to act of target cells 4. receptor sites respond to: a speci...

Endocrine PCCN Exam Questions and Answers Imbalances in which of the following hormones will MOST DIRECTLY impact fluid balance: A. Aldosterone and cortisol. B. Thyroxin and ADH. C. Aldosterone and ADH. D. Cortisol and epinephrine. - Correct Answer ️️ -C. Aldosterone is a mineral corticoid that regulates extracellular fluid volume by increasing reabsorption of sodium and chloride, which causes water to be retained. Aldosterone is released by the adrenal cortex through activation of ...

• Be wary of questions regarding children drinking too much milk i.e. more than 3-4 cups of milk each day. Too much milk intake reduces intake of other essential nutrients, especially iron. Watch for anemia with milk-aholics. • Vitamin D’s presence is required by the parathyroid gland, in order for it to function. • If the patient is taking digoxin or K-supplements, avoid salt substitutes because many are potassium based • Potassium Sources: bananas, potatoes, citrus fruits • No ...

NR 507 FINAL EXAM Questions & Answers (Rated A+) NR 507 FINAL EXAM Questions & Answers (Rated A+) Subarachnoid hemorrhage - ANSWER - Bleeding into the subarachnoid space, where the cerebrospinal fluid circulates. -ruptured intracranial aneurysm/trauma -IICP/irritates meningeal tissues/produces inflammation, blood coats nerve roots, impairs CSF circulation -compensatory increase in SBP Meningitis - ANSWER - Bacterial- Meningococcus and S. pneumococcus bacteria are most common Viral- ...

ATI TEAS 7 SCIENCE EXAM TEST BANK 2024 LATEST & UPDATED A+ 1. How are carbohydrates used by the body? Choose ALL answers that apply. • structure • Communication • storage • Recognition 2. What type of immunity does a vaccine provide? Choose only ONE best answer. • naturally acquired passive immunity • Artificially acquired passive immunity • Naturally acquired active immunity • Artificially acquired active immunity 3. Which organs and/or glands are superior to the li...

What system controls cellular activity that regulates growth and body metabolism: Endocrine 2. What does the endocrine system do?: Organs and glands that secrete hormones and release them directly into the circulation 3. what are hormones in terms of the endocrine system?: Chemical messengers secreted by the endocrine organs and transported through the body to act of target cells 4. receptor sites respond to: a specific hormone 5. When hormone production is altered...: people experience ...