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maychende

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The purpose of the use of radioactive iodine in the treatment of hyperthyroidism is to:
 
  a. stimulate the thyroid gland.
  b. depress the pituitary.
  c. destroy some of the thyroid tissue.
  d. alter the stimulus from the pituitary.

Question 2

When the newly blind male home health patient asks the nurse how he might get assistance, who might the nurse suggest he contact?
 
  a. American Red Cross
  b. American Foundation for the Blind for a list of agencies
  c. Local hospital social worker
  d. The public health department


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Beatricemm

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Radioactive iodine 131 destroys some of the hyperactive thyroid gland to produce a more normally functioning gland.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The American Foundation for the Blind has lists of agencies to assist and educate the visually impaired patient.


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Wow, this really help

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Gracias!

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