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MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Pituitary adenoma antagonizes insulin. This benign tumor results in which imbalance? a. Hyperinsulinism b. Hyperglycemia c. Hypopituitarism d. Hypoglycemia ANS: B The tumor interferes with the effectiveness of insulin, resulting in hyperglycemia. PTS:1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 855, Key Points OBJ:1 (clinical) TOP: Pituitary Tumor: Effects KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation 2....

MDC II - Final Exam – Rasmussen Modules 8, 9, 10 with Complete Solutions *PT PAP HOT* ▪ Pituitary ▪ Thyroid ▪ Pancreas ▪ Adrenals ▪ Parathyroid ▪ Hypothalamus ▪ Ovaries ▪ Testes - ANSWER What are the glands of the endocrine system? (SATA Q?) Grave's disease - ANSWER an autoimmune disorder that is caused by hyperthyroidism and is characterized by *goiter and/or exophthalmos* *Treatments* ▪ Rx: methimazole, atenolol, and *iodine-131* ▪ radiation ther...

NUR 414 Exam Updated 2023 Marking Scheme What does the endocrine system control? - ANSWER- the endocrine system controls and regulates metabolism, energy production, growth, fluid and electrolyte balance, response to stress, and sexual reproduction What does the endocrine control in kiddos? - ANSWER- The development of reproductive organs What is negative feedback? - ANSWER- A response to a change in the body that counteracts or opposes the initial change. What is the pituitary gland...

NU 216 Exam 4 Questions with Correct Answer Disorders associated with pituitary gland (2) - Answer-1. Diabetes insipidus 2. Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH Disorders associated with thyroid gland (2) - Answer-1. Hyperthyroidism 2. Hypothyroidism Disorders associated with parathyroid gland - Answer-1. Hyperparathyroidism 2. Hypoparathyroidism Disorders associated with adrenal glands (2) - Answer-1. Cushing's Disease 2. Addison's Disease Role of hypothalamus in the endocrine system - A...

Anterior Hormones The __________ pituitary gland if often referred to as the master gland. It is primarily responsible for stimulation and inhibition of tropic hormones Releasing Inhibitory Hormones Two types of substances secreted from the hypothalamus are _______ hormones and ________ hormones Panhypopituitarism Hypopituitarism This term is often defined as the loss of all anterior pituitary hormones, leaving only posterior pituitary function intact Tumor...

Acromegaly - -overproduction of growth hormone -typically caused by a tumor in the anterior pituitary gland -overgrowth of soft tissues (arms and legs dont grow because occurs after epophyseal closure) -may experience joint pain, enlargement of tongue, and deepening of voice, headaches, visual disturbances, sleep apnea, thick, leathery, oily skin. complications of acromegaly - enlarged heart, and liver, visual problems, hyperglycemia, infertility, atherosclerosis, heightened risk of ...

EAQ Ch. 48 All Answers Correct Which description will the student include in a presentation about hypopituitarism? Hereditary After a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy, the incision in the dura is closed using which substance? Adipose tissue Which statement is true regarding acromegaly? The patient will experience an increase in bone thickness and width, but not in length. Which finding is characteristic of diabetes insipidus (DI)? Polyuria The nurse would intervene when noting which ...

WGU Pathophysiology Study Guide: D236 Pathophysiology Lesson 1 TO Lesson 11 WGU Pathophysiology Study Guide: D236 Pathophysiology Lesson 1 TO Lesson 11: Pathophysiology Remediation Lesson 1: Homeostasis Concepts 1. Starling's Law of Capillary forces is the force behind the movements of fluid in capillary beds throughout the body. The two forces at work are hydrostatic and osmotic pressures. Homeostasis is achieved when these two forces are equal in the capillary- cell interfaces. When...

BIO 669 EXAM 3 (Endocrine). COMPLETE QUIZ WITH CORRECT ANSWERS. UPDATE ALREADY GRADED A+. A hormone not involved in sugar metabolism is: Insulin Glucagon Aldosterone Cortisol--Correct-->> Aldosterone A possible symptom of an expanding pituitary tumor not related to hormones includes: Visual disturbances Muscle weakness Respiratory depression Hearing disturbances--Correct-->> Visual disturbances The regulation shown by a hormone feeding back on the organ that rel...

NU 216 Exam 4 Questions with Correct Answer Disorders associated with pituitary gland (2) - Answer-1. Diabetes insipidus 2. Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH Disorders associated with thyroid gland (2) - Answer-1. Hyperthyroidism 2. Hypothyroidism Disorders associated with parathyroid gland - Answer-1. Hyperparathyroidism 2. Hypoparathyroidism Disorders associated with adrenal glands (2) - Answer-1. Cushing's Disease 2. Addison's Disease Role of hypothalamus in the endocrine system - A...