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Edapt NR507 Week 6 Alterations in the Endocrine System

The Endocrine System

Advanced Pathophysiology-Tan > Unit 8

Which of the following is the main control center for hormonal regulation?​

Adrenal glands

Parathyroid glands

Pituitary gland​

Hypothalamus

 

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 homeostasis

A reaction that remains constant to support homeostasis​

A reaction that creates no change to maintain homeostasis

 

Question 1 / 2

Recognize Cues

Which of the following lab values indicates the client is experiencing an alteration in endocrine function related to the surgery? Select all that apply.

TSH: 4.7 mU/L (Reference range 2-10 mU/L)

Phosphate: 2.56 mmol/L (Reference range 0.97-1.45 mmol/L)

T3: 2.2 nmol/L (Reference range 1.2-3.4 nmol/L)

Total calcium: 5.2 mg/dL (Reference range 9-10.5 mg/dL)

Total T4: 107 nmol/L (Reference range 59-135 nmol/L)

Question 2 / 6

Analyze Cues

Review the electronic health record and answer the question that follows.​

 

Question 3 / 6

Prioritize Hypotheses

Review the electronic health record and answer the question that follows.​

Question 4 / 6

Generate Solutions

Review the electronic health record and answer the question that follows.​

Which of the following is most specific for diagnosing primary hypothyroidism?

C-reactive protein

Serum TSH, T3, and T4 tests

Radioactive iodine uptake scan

Thyroid ultrasound

 

Question 5 / 6

Take Action

Review the electronic health record and answer the question that follows.​

Which priority intervention should the nurse practitioner (NP) discuss with the client?

Melatonin to promote restful sleep

Oral levothyroxine hormone replacement therapy

Psychiatric evaluation for altered concentration

Low-calorie, low-fat diet for weight reduction

 

Question 6 / 6

Evaluate Outcomes

Review the most recent Laboratory Results and Progress Notes. Select the findings that indicate the client’s condition has improved.

Question 1 / 2

Recognize Cues

Review the electronic health record and address the question that follows.​

The nurse practitioner (NP) is assessing a client at their first post-operative appointment. Based on the Progress Note, the NP should suspect which of the following endocrine alterations?

Hypothyroidism

Cushing’s syndrome

Thyroid storm

Addison’s disease

 

Question 2 / 2

Analyze Cues

Review the electronic health record and address the question that follows.

Solution: Edapt NR507 Week 6 Alterations in the Endocrine System

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