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Quiz____?
Which of the following are expected side effects of corticosteroid therapy?
A) Hyperglycemia
B) Osteoporosis
C) Weight loss
D) Increased risk of infection -
Answer✓✓
C) Weight loss
Weight gain is usually associated with corticosteroid therapy.
Quiz____?
Your patient is being treated for hyperthyroidism. Which of the following are NOT indicated
during your assessment?
1
, A) Auscultation of the thyroid
B) Palpation of the thyroid
C) Heart Rate
D) Asking about any recent GI issues (vomiting, diarrhea) -
Answer✓✓
B) Palpation of the thyroid
It is contraindicated to palpate an enlarged thyroid, due to risk of causing thyroid storm.
Quiz____?
When the body senses an overproduction of a certain hormone, it signals to to stop further
production. What is this process called?
A) Positive feedback
B) Negative feedback
C) Homeostasis
D) Biostimulation -
Answer✓✓
B) Negative feedback
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, Quiz____?
In type 1 diabetes mellitus, which cells are destroyed by body's own T cells?
A) Beta cells
B) Delta Cells
C) Pancreatic epithelial cells
D) Alpha cells -
Answer✓✓
A) Beta cells
Quiz____?
Which of the following is NOT a common sign of type 1 diabetes mellitus?
A) Increased hunger
B) Weight gain
C) Excessive thirst
D) Frequent urination -
Answer✓✓
B) Weight gain
Quiz____?
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Quiz____?
Which of the following are expected side effects of corticosteroid therapy?
A) Hyperglycemia
B) Osteoporosis
C) Weight loss
D) Increased risk of infection -
Answer✓✓
C) Weight loss
Weight gain is usually associated with corticosteroid therapy.
Quiz____?
Your patient is being treated for hyperthyroidism. Which of the following are NOT indicated
during your assessment?
1
, A) Auscultation of the thyroid
B) Palpation of the thyroid
C) Heart Rate
D) Asking about any recent GI issues (vomiting, diarrhea) -
Answer✓✓
B) Palpation of the thyroid
It is contraindicated to palpate an enlarged thyroid, due to risk of causing thyroid storm.
Quiz____?
When the body senses an overproduction of a certain hormone, it signals to to stop further
production. What is this process called?
A) Positive feedback
B) Negative feedback
C) Homeostasis
D) Biostimulation -
Answer✓✓
B) Negative feedback
2
, Quiz____?
In type 1 diabetes mellitus, which cells are destroyed by body's own T cells?
A) Beta cells
B) Delta Cells
C) Pancreatic epithelial cells
D) Alpha cells -
Answer✓✓
A) Beta cells
Quiz____?
Which of the following is NOT a common sign of type 1 diabetes mellitus?
A) Increased hunger
B) Weight gain
C) Excessive thirst
D) Frequent urination -
Answer✓✓
B) Weight gain
Quiz____?
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