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ashley

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A nurse is describing the action of thyroid hormones to a client. The nurse would include information that thyroid hormones are principally concerned with the increase in the metabolic rate of tissues that can result in which of the following?
 
  Select all that apply.
 
  A) Increased heart rate
  B) Decreased respiratory rate
  C) Increased body temperature
  D) Increased cardiac output
  E) Decreased oxygen consumption

Question 2

After teaching a group of nursing students about corticosteroids, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as a mineralocorticoid?
 
  A) Hydrocortisone
  B) Betamethasone
  C) Triamcinolone
  D) Fludrocortisone



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, D
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Thyroid hormones are principally concerned with the increase in the metabolic rate of tissues, which results in increases in the heart and respiratory rate, body temperature, cardiac output, oxygen consumption, and metabolism of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Feedback:
Fludrocortisone is a mineralocorticoid. Hydrocortisone, betamethasone, and triamcinolone are glucocorticoids.





 

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