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tnt_battle

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Which statement by a 50-year-old female patient indicates to the nurse that further assessment of thyroid function may be necessary?
 
  a. I notice my breasts are tender lately.
  b. I am so thirsty that I drink all day long.
  c. I get up several times at night to urinate.
  d. I feel a lump in my throat when I swallow.

Question 2

A 22-year-old patient is being seen in the clinic with increased secretion of the anterior pituitary hormones. The nurse would expect the laboratory results to show
 
  a. increased urinary cortisol.
  b. decreased serum thyroxine.
  c. elevated serum aldosterone levels.
  d. low urinary catecholamines excretion.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Difficulty in swallowing can occur with a goiter. Nocturia is associated with diseases such as diabetes mellitus, diabetes insipidus, or chronic kidney disease. Breast tenderness would occur with excessive gonadal hormone levels. Thirst is a sign of disease such as diabetes.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Increased secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) by the anterior pituitary gland will lead to an increase in serum and urinary cortisol levels. An increase, rather than a decrease, in thyroxine level would be expected with increased secretion of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) by the anterior pituitary. Aldosterone and catecholamine levels are not controlled by the anterior pituitary.


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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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