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Sensitivity of a target cell is down-regulated when the: a
a. Level of hormone that binds with the receptor is high.
b. Number of receptors for the hormone is high.
c. Direct effects of the hormone are detected.
d. Permissive effects of the hormone are detected
The nurse is completing an assessment on a client who is B
being admitted for a diagnostic workup for primary
hyperparathyroidism. Which client complaint would be
characteristic of this disorder?
A. Diarrhea
B. Polyuria
C. Polyphagia
D. weight gain
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A patient is diagnosed with pheochromocytoma. The nurse D
understands that pheochromocytoma is a condition that
has which characteristic?
A. Causes profound hypotension
B. Is manifested by severe hypoglycemia
C. Is not curable and is treated symptomatically
D. Causes the release of excessive amounts of
catecholamines
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a patient B
who has Cushing's syndrome. Which patient statement
indicates that instructions related to dietary management
are understood?
A. "I will need to limit the amount of protein in my diet."
B. " I should eat food that have a lot of potassium in them."
C. "I am fortunate that I can eat all the salty food I enjoy."
D. "I am fortunate that I do not need to follow any special
diet."
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Sensitivity of a target cell is down-regulated when the: a
a. Level of hormone that binds with the receptor is high.
b. Number of receptors for the hormone is high.
c. Direct effects of the hormone are detected.
d. Permissive effects of the hormone are detected
The nurse is completing an assessment on a client who is B
being admitted for a diagnostic workup for primary
hyperparathyroidism. Which client complaint would be
characteristic of this disorder?
A. Diarrhea
B. Polyuria
C. Polyphagia
D. weight gain
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, 9/13/26, 4:31 AM endocrine disorders Flashcards | Quizlet
A patient is diagnosed with pheochromocytoma. The nurse D
understands that pheochromocytoma is a condition that
has which characteristic?
A. Causes profound hypotension
B. Is manifested by severe hypoglycemia
C. Is not curable and is treated symptomatically
D. Causes the release of excessive amounts of
catecholamines
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a patient B
who has Cushing's syndrome. Which patient statement
indicates that instructions related to dietary management
are understood?
A. "I will need to limit the amount of protein in my diet."
B. " I should eat food that have a lot of potassium in them."
C. "I am fortunate that I can eat all the salty food I enjoy."
D. "I am fortunate that I do not need to follow any special
diet."
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