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Amylase (AML) •Enzyme that digests starch & glucose. Produced by pancreas, salivary glands, and lung tumors. The small amount absorbed in the circulation is excreted by the kidneys. what can cause AML to be increased pancreatitis (degree of elevation may not correlate with severity of opancreatic injury - about 10% of time, amylase is WNL when pt has pancreatitis) ochronic renal failure follow up with evaluation for perforated peptic ulcer in a rare benign condition called mac...

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...

THYROID DISEASE – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% - VERIFIED The most common thyroid function disorder is? Correct ans - 1) Graves' disease 2) Hypothyroidism 3) Sub-acute thyroiditis 4) Thyroid cancer The most sensitive test for thyroid function is? Correct ans - 1) Free T4 2) Free T3 3) TSH 4) Thyroid ultra so The best assay to confirm that a patient's hypothyroidism is autoimmune in nature? Correct ans - 1) Thyroid stimulating immunoglobulins 2) Anti-nuclear antibody 3) TSH 4)...

PC 705 Module 8 Exam - Endocrine and Neurological Disorders Hormone release is regulated by: -chemical factors -endocrine factors -neural control Feedback systems provide? -precise monitoring & control of cell environment What is the most common feedback? Negative —a change in chemical, neural, or endocrine response causes a subsequent decrease in synthesis & excretion of the accompanying hormone Which type of hormones can intiate changes in target cells? -free floating hormones The thyroid ...

MVU Nurs 623 Exam 2 (2023/2024) Already Graded A Common endocrine problems Hirsutism Alopecia Gynecomastia Increased neck mass Polydipsia Polyphagia Polyuria Unexplaned weight gain/loss Organize endocrine disorders Glandular Disorders Thyroid parathyroid pituatary adrenal Diabetes DM1 DM@ hypoglycemia Metabolic disorders Obesity Gout Pituatary gland the endocrine system's most influential gland. Under the influence of the hypothalamus, it regulates growth and controls other endocrine glands....

Metabolism and Endocrinology Contains 131 MCQ and Answer Key 1 Which of the following phosphate compounds is MOST important in the production of energy? a) AMP (adenosine monophosphate) b) ADP (adenosine diphosphate) c) ATP (adenosine triphosphate) d) GTP (guanosine triphosphate) e) CTP (cytidine triphosphate) 2 Which of the following is NOT produced by the citric acid cycle? a) CO + 2 b) H ions + c) NAD d) GTP (guanosine triphosphate) e) NADH 3 The renal threshold for glucose, th...

Acromegaly Excess of growth hormone as an adult, after the epiphyseal plate closure Generally affects middle-aged adults Starts gradually (average of 7-9 years, btw onset and finalDX Causes of Acromegaly most common in pituitary adenoma The life expectancy of these patients are reduced 5 to 10 years If untreated, these patients are likely to have cardiac, respiratory, diabetes, and types of cancer Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward ...

SCI 225 Week 16 Pathophysiology Final Exam (Proctored) 2021 A patient with type 1 diabetes asks the nurse what causes polyuria. What is the nurse’s best response? The symptom of polyuria in diabetes mellitus (DM) is caused by: a reduced ADH response caused by insulin deficiency. the loss of protein across the glomerular membrane. the production of ketones. increased glucose in the urine. The presence of glucose in the urine filtrate draws water into the tubules, causing ...

What is the most sensitive test for hypo/hyperthyroid? correct answer: TSH (ultrasensitive assay): most sensitive test to screen for hyper and hypothyroidism What is the normal range for TSH? correct answer: Normal range: 0.4-4.0 mIU/L What is the labs and values if subclinical hypothyroid? B) What are the s/s? correct answer: A)TSH > 3.0 with normal free T4 B) subclinical hypothyroidism, usually asymptomatic, monitor closely for development of hypothyroidism. What labs and valu...

Labs used to diagnose Hyo/hyper thyroidism TSH, T3, T4, free T3 and T4 Timeframe for re-check of labs after starting levothyroxine Retest serum TSH in 6-8 weeks and after any dosage change Hypothyroidism (Hashimotos) - S/S - Abnormally high levels of TSH is HYPO hypothyroidism - Pale, puffy, expressionless - Skin is cold and dry - Hair is brittle, and hair loss occurs - Heart rate and temp are low - Lethargy, fatigue, intolerance to cold Hyperthyroidism (Graves disease) - Heartbeat i...