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NR507 Week 6: Alterations in the Endocrine System
Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse practitioner (NP) expect when evaluating a client with hypocortisolism? Select all that apply.
Hyperpigmentation
Weight loss
Increased appetite
Fatigue
Muscle hypertrophy
Hypotension
Hypertension
The nurse practitioner (NP) evaluates a client who presents with weight gain, weakness, fatigue, and acne. The NP suspects the client’s symptoms could potentially be caused by which of the following? Select all that apply.
Ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone-producing tumor
Pituitary tumor
Adrenal hemorrhage
Long-term corticosteroid use
Adrenal tumor
Which of the following describe the actions of the parathyroid glands? Select all that apply.
Increase calcium reabsorption in the kidney
Stimulate osteoclasts to release calcium into the blood
Decrease the intestinal absorption of calcium in the intestine
Stimulate the production of active vitamin D
Produce calcitonin to increase osteoblastic activity in the bone
Which of the following statements best describes the mechanism of action of hyperthyroid medications?
They convert thyroxine (T4) into triiodothyronine (T3) more efficiently.
They decrease the synthesis of thyroid hormones.
They increase the release of thyroid hormones.
They stimulate the pituitary to release more thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH).
Which of the following statements best describes the negative feedback loop guiding hormonal regulation?
A reaction that causes an increase in function to help maintain homeostasis​
A reaction that causes a decrease in function to help maintain homeostasisÂ
A reaction that remains constant to support homeostasis​
A reaction that creates no change to maintain homeostasis…………………………………$20
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