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Endocrine

Terms in this set (22)

Which hormone is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland?
adrenocorticotropic hormone
Which two hormones work in opposition to regulate the blood glucose level?
insulin and glucagon
Which hormone increases the rate of cell division?
growth hormone
Which hormone lowers the blood glucose level by enabling cells to take in glucose?
insulin
Which hormone increases calcium absorption by the kidneys?
parathyroid hormone
Which two hormones cause the liver to convert glycogen to glucose?
glucagon and epinephrine
Which explanation correctly describes a negative feedback mechanism for the secretion of a hormone?
The effect of the hormone reverses the initial stimulus
The hormones of the anterior pituitary gland are secreted in response to releasing hormones from which structure?
hypothalamus
A 62-year-old woman is being seen for a routine physical exam and states, "I've really slowed down this year; I'm feeling my age." Which of the following comments by the nurse is most appropriate?
Aging causes the basal metabolic rate to change, and it's often normal to have less energy, but you should still mention it to the doctor."
Which endocrine gland is palpable?
thyroid
A physician is palpating a patient's thyroid gland. How can the nurse assist with this procedure?
Give the patient a sip of water.
The nurse should never palpate the thyroid gland of a patient with which disorder?
hyperthyroidism
The nurse must collect a 24-hour urine specimen for cortisol. The patient is incontinent. How can the nurse collect the specimen?
Obtain an order for an indwelling catheter for the duration of the test.
The nurse is preparing a patient for a thyroid scan. Which explanation by the nurse is appropriate?
"You will be given radioactive iodine, and a special camera will take pictures of your thyroid gland."
A patient is having a thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) stimulation test. After injection of TRH, what response would the nurse expect in a patient with normal thyroid function?
Elevated T3 and T4
The nurse is assessing a patient with a thyroid disorder. What question by the nurse is most appropriate?
Has your weight changed?
Antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin are produced by which gland?
posterior pituitary gland
What stimulates the release of calcitonin from the thyroid gland?
hypercalcemia
Which hormones are secreted by the anterior pituitary gland? (Select all that apply.)
Thyroid-stimulating hormone Adrenocorticotropic hormone
Prolactin
What are the effects of epinephrine? (Select all that apply.)
Increases heart rate and force of contraction
Stimulates vasoconstriction in skin and most viscera
Decreases peristalsis
Stimulates the liver to convert glycogen to glucose
Which of the following are hormones of the adrenal cortex? (Select all that apply.)
aldosterone and cortisol
An oral glucose tolerance test result of greater than or equal to ____________________ mg/dL at 2 hours indicates diabetes mellitus.
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