T/F: The primary macronutrient involved in neurotransmitter production in the brain is
protein.
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F
A patient arrives to the ER and is unable to give you a health history due to altered
mental status. The family reports the patient has gained over 10 lbs in 1 week and says
it is mainly "water" weight. In addition, they report the patient hasn't been able to
urinate or eat within the past week as well and was recently diagnosed with small cell
lung cancer. On assessment, you note the patient's HR is 115 and BP 180/92. Patient
sodium level is 90.
Which of the following conditions do you suspect the patient is most likely presenting
with?
A. SIADH
,B. Diabetes Insipidus
C. Addison's Disease
D. Fluid Volume Deficient
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A. SIADH
The anti-diuretic hormone is __________ in Diabetes Insipidus and _________ in SIADH.
A. high, low
B. absent, absent
C. low, high
D. low, low
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C. low, high
What hormone is secreted by the posterior pituitary gland?
A. Prolactin
B. Corticotropin
C. ADH
D. Cortisol
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C. ADH
,___________ is an autoimmune disorder where the body attacks the thyroid gland that
causes it to stop releasing T3 and T4. The patient is likely to have the typical
signs/symptoms of hypothyroidism, however, they may present with what other sign
as well?
A. Myxedema coma; joint pain
B. Thyroid storm; memory loss
C. Hashimoto's Thyroiditis; goiter
D. Toxic nodular goiter (TNG); goiter
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C. Hashimoto's Thyroiditis; goiter
Chloride (Cl-)
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98-106 mEq/L
In Cushing's Disease and Syndrome there are:
A. Increased cortisol production
B. Low potassium and glucose levels
C. Increased production of aldosterone and cortisol
D. Decreased production of cortisol and aldosterone
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, A. Increased cortisol production
A patient is admitted with complaints of palpations, excessive sweating, and unable to
tolerate heat. In addition, the patient voices concern about how her appearance has
changed over the past year. The patient presents with protruding eyeballs and
pretibial myxedema on the legs and feet. Which of the following is the likely cause of
the patient's signs and symptoms?
A. Thyroiditis
B. Deficiency of iodine consumption
C. Grave's Disease
D. Hypothyroidism
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C. Grave's Disease
Which hormonal deficiency causes diabetes insipidus in a client?
A. Prolactin
B. Thyrotropin
C. Luteinizing hormone
D. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
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D. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
protein.
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F
A patient arrives to the ER and is unable to give you a health history due to altered
mental status. The family reports the patient has gained over 10 lbs in 1 week and says
it is mainly "water" weight. In addition, they report the patient hasn't been able to
urinate or eat within the past week as well and was recently diagnosed with small cell
lung cancer. On assessment, you note the patient's HR is 115 and BP 180/92. Patient
sodium level is 90.
Which of the following conditions do you suspect the patient is most likely presenting
with?
A. SIADH
,B. Diabetes Insipidus
C. Addison's Disease
D. Fluid Volume Deficient
Give this one a try later!
A. SIADH
The anti-diuretic hormone is __________ in Diabetes Insipidus and _________ in SIADH.
A. high, low
B. absent, absent
C. low, high
D. low, low
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C. low, high
What hormone is secreted by the posterior pituitary gland?
A. Prolactin
B. Corticotropin
C. ADH
D. Cortisol
Give this one a try later!
C. ADH
,___________ is an autoimmune disorder where the body attacks the thyroid gland that
causes it to stop releasing T3 and T4. The patient is likely to have the typical
signs/symptoms of hypothyroidism, however, they may present with what other sign
as well?
A. Myxedema coma; joint pain
B. Thyroid storm; memory loss
C. Hashimoto's Thyroiditis; goiter
D. Toxic nodular goiter (TNG); goiter
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C. Hashimoto's Thyroiditis; goiter
Chloride (Cl-)
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98-106 mEq/L
In Cushing's Disease and Syndrome there are:
A. Increased cortisol production
B. Low potassium and glucose levels
C. Increased production of aldosterone and cortisol
D. Decreased production of cortisol and aldosterone
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, A. Increased cortisol production
A patient is admitted with complaints of palpations, excessive sweating, and unable to
tolerate heat. In addition, the patient voices concern about how her appearance has
changed over the past year. The patient presents with protruding eyeballs and
pretibial myxedema on the legs and feet. Which of the following is the likely cause of
the patient's signs and symptoms?
A. Thyroiditis
B. Deficiency of iodine consumption
C. Grave's Disease
D. Hypothyroidism
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C. Grave's Disease
Which hormonal deficiency causes diabetes insipidus in a client?
A. Prolactin
B. Thyrotropin
C. Luteinizing hormone
D. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
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D. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
