Exam 20: Alterations of Hormonal Regulation

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A 30 year old diagnosed with Graves disease is admitted to a hospital unit for the surgical removal of the thyroid gland.During the postoperative period, the nurse notes that the patient's serum calcium is low.The nurse should observe the patient for which of the following signs/symptoms?

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Question 21

A 19-year-old female with type 1 DM was admitted to the hospital with the following lab values: serum glucose 500 milligrams per deciliter (high), urine glucose and ketones 4+ (high), and arterial pH 7.20 (low).Her parents state that she has been sick with the "flu" for a week.Which of the following statements best explains her acidotic state?

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Question 22

A patient is admitted to the medical unit for complications of long-term, poorly controlled type 2 DM.Which of the following would the nurse expect to find in addition to elevated glucose?

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Question 23

The body's inability to conserve water and sodium when affected by Addison disease is explained by which of the following conditions?

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Question 24

What is the most common cause of hypoparathyroidism?

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Question 25

What causes the chronic microvascular and macrovascular complications of DM?

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Question 26

A patient diagnosed with Graves disease is admitted to a medical-surgical unit.Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect to find before treatment?

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Question 27

A 35-year-old female took corticosteroid therapy for several months.Which of the following would the nurse expect to find?

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Question 28

What is the purpose of the glycosylated hemoglobin (hemoglobin A1c) test?

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Question 29

A 44-year-old patient with pulmonary tuberculosis is evaluated for SIADH.Which assessment finding would support this diagnosis?

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Question 30

Besides hyposecretion and hypersecretion, endocrine system dysfunction can result from:

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Question 31

A patient diagnosed with Addison disease reports weakness and is easily fatigued.What is the root of these symptoms?

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Question 32

Which condition is considered the ultimate cause of death in the patient with diabetes?

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Question 33

Which of the following alterations would the nurse expect to find in a patient with untreated Cushing disease or syndrome?

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Question 34

A patient diagnosed with thyroid carcinoma would be expected to have T₃and T₄ levels that are:

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Question 35

A 30 year old presents with hypertension, headache, tachycardia, impaired glucose tolerance, and weight loss.Which of the following diagnoses is supported by this symptomology?

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Question 36

What is the earliest manifestation of diabetes-induced kidney dysfunction?

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Question 37

A patient presents with breast discharge, dysmenorrhea, and excessive excitability.Tests reveal that all pituitary hormones are elevated.What does the nurse suspect as the most likely cause for these assessment findings?

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Question 38

An 11 year old is newly diagnosed with type 1 DM.Which classic symptoms should the nurse assess the patient for?

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Question 39

What is the most common cause of Addison disease?

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Exam 20: Alterations of Hormonal Regulation

A 30 year old diagnosed with Graves disease is admitted to a hospital unit for the surgical removal of the thyroid gland.During the postoperative period, the nurse notes that the patient's serum calcium is low.The nurse should observe the patient for which of the following signs/symptoms?

A patient is admitted to the medical unit for complications of long-term, poorly controlled type 2 DM.Which of the following would the nurse expect to find in addition to elevated glucose?

The body's inability to conserve water and sodium when affected by Addison disease is explained by which of the following conditions?

What is the most common cause of hypoparathyroidism?

What causes the chronic microvascular and macrovascular complications of DM?

A patient diagnosed with Graves disease is admitted to a medical-surgical unit.Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect to find before treatment?

A 35-year-old female took corticosteroid therapy for several months.Which of the following would the nurse expect to find?

What is the purpose of the glycosylated hemoglobin (hemoglobin A1c) test?

A 44-year-old patient with pulmonary tuberculosis is evaluated for SIADH.Which assessment finding would support this diagnosis?

Besides hyposecretion and hypersecretion, endocrine system dysfunction can result from:

A patient diagnosed with Addison disease reports weakness and is easily fatigued.What is the root of these symptoms?

Which condition is considered the ultimate cause of death in the patient with diabetes?

Which of the following alterations would the nurse expect to find in a patient with untreated Cushing disease or syndrome?

A patient diagnosed with thyroid carcinoma would be expected to have T3 and T4 levels that are:

A 30 year old presents with hypertension, headache, tachycardia, impaired glucose tolerance, and weight loss.Which of the following diagnoses is supported by this symptomology?

What is the earliest manifestation of diabetes-induced kidney dysfunction?

A patient presents with breast discharge, dysmenorrhea, and excessive excitability.Tests reveal that all pituitary hormones are elevated.What does the nurse suspect as the most likely cause for these assessment findings?

An 11 year old is newly diagnosed with type 1 DM.Which classic symptoms should the nurse assess the patient for?

What is the most common cause of Addison disease?

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Genes and Genetic Diseases

Epigenetics and Disease

Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology

Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases

Innate Immunity: Inflammation and Wound Healing

Adaptive Immunity

Disorders of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and Neuromuscular Junction

Alterations in Immunity

Infection and Defects in Mechanisms of Defense

Stress and Disease

Biology of Cancer

Cancer Epidemiology

Cancer in Children and Adolescents

Structure and Function of the Neurologic System

Pain, Temperature, Sleep, and Sensory Function

Alterations in Cognitive Systems, Cerebral Hemodynamics, and Motor Function

Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation

Obesity and Disorders of Nutrition

Structure and Function of the Hematologic System

Alterations of Hematologic Function

Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System

Alterations of Pulmonary Function

Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems

Alterations of the Female Reproductive System

Alterations of the Male Reproductive System

Structure and Function of the Digestive System

Alterations of Digestive Function

Alterations of Digestive Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children

Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument

Alterations of the Integument in Children

Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children

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A patient diagnosed with thyroid carcinoma would be expected to have T₃and T₄ levels that are: