Hypoaldosteronism - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Where are the adrenal glands located? (10/18) - ANSWER - Adrenal glands are located at superior pole of each kidney What does the adrenal cortex and the adrenal medulla secrete? (10/18) - ANSWER - The adrenal cortex secretes DHEA, mineralocorticoids (e.g., aldosteron) and glucocorticoids (eg, cortisol). The adrenal medulla secretes catecholamines (eg, epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine). What are 5 of the major disorders of the adrenal cortex? (10/18) - ANSWER - 1. Hypercort...

Thyroid hormones affect: Growth and maturation of tissues, cell metabolism, heat production, cardiac functioning, O2 consumption Gland Primarily responsible for calcium regulation Parathyroid Alpha cells secrete glucagon Beta cells secrete insulin and amylin delta cells secrete somatostatin and gastrin F cells secrete pancreatic polypeptide that stimulates gastric secretion and antagonizes cholecytokinin function of insulin Facilitates rate of glu...

aseptic technique - means clean technique -hand hygiene, sterile gloves not used bacterial meningitis - is an emergency and IV antibitoics are needed ASAP stress fracture - a small crack in the bone that often develops from chronic, excessive impact adults body fluids - 50-60% of total body weight is water infants body fluids - 15-80% of total body wt is water 2/3 body weight - is intracellular 1/3 body weight - is extracellular 1 kg (2.2 lb) of body weight - is approximate...

Endocrine NCLEX QuestionsThe patient has a hormone deficiency. Which deficiency is highest priority? A. Growth hormone B. Luteinizing hormone C. Thyroid-stimulating hormone D. Follicle-stimulating hormone - correct answer C. Thyroid-stimulating hormone Which of the following would be an expected therapeutic response of the patient being treated for diabetes insipidus with antidiuretic hormone? A. Urine output is increased; specific gravity is increased B. Urine output is increased; spec...

INMAN DOMAIN 2 /148 QUESTIONS AND 100%VERIFIED ANSWERS. in community surveys, a frequent symptom of malnutrition is: A. scurvy B. rickets C. low serum albumin D. low hgb - √Answer :D. low hgb* Quiz :which is the least common symptom in the elderly? A. osteomalacia B. osteoporosis C. obesity D. hypertension - √Answer :A. osteomalacia* Quiz :what is included in the study of demographics? 1. age 2. population 3. sex 4. socioeconomic status A. 1 only INMAN DOMAIN 2 /148 QUEST...

BCC final study guide exam questions & answers 2024/25 how much of a healthy person's weight is composed of water? - ANSWERS50-60% What are the 2 fluid compartments that water is stored in and what percentage of water is located in each compartment? - ANSWERS-intracellular fluid (ICF): 70% of the water in the body; 40% of an adult's body weight -extracellular fluid (ECF): 30% of the water in the body; 20% of the adult's body weight What would a serum sodium level of <135 mEq/L ...

NUR 631 Mid Term Review 2024 Questions and Answers 100% Pass What is an example of compensatory hyperplasia - Correct Answer ️️ -Liver regeneration What causes the rapid change in the resting membrane potential to initiate an action potential - Correct Answer ️️ -Sodium gates open, sodium rushes into the cell, changing the membrane potential from negative to positive What type of necrosis is often associated with pulmonary tuberculosis - Correct Answer ️️ -Caseous Necrosis L...

Jean Inman Domain 2 practice questions with correct answers in community surveys, a frequent symptom of malnutrition is: A. scurvy B. rickets C. low serum albumin D. low hgb Correct Answer-D. low hgb* which is the least common symptom in the elderly? A. osteomalacia B. osteoporosis C. obesity D. hypertension Correct Answer-A. osteomalacia* what is included in the study of demographics? 1. age 2. population 3. sex 4. socioeconomic status A. 1 only B. al...

NUR 631 Mid Term Review 2024 Questions and Answers 100% Pass What is an example of compensatory hyperplasia - Correct Answer ️️ -Liver regeneration What causes the rapid change in the resting membrane potential to initiate an action potential - Correct Answer ️️ -Sodium gates open, sodium rushes into the cell, changing the membrane potential from negative to positive What type of necrosis is often associated with pulmonary tuberculosis - Correct Answer ️️ -Caseous Necrosis L...

What is an example of compensatory hyperplasia Correct Answer Liver regeneration What causes the rapid change in the resting membrane potential to initiate an action potential Correct Answer Sodium gates open, sodium rushes into the cell, changing the membrane potential from negative to positive What type of necrosis is often associated with pulmonary tuberculosis Correct Answer Caseous Necrosis Low plasma albumin causes edema as a result of a reduction in which pressure Correct Answer ...