Author Question: Which of the following information should a nurse include when explaining causes of anorexia nervosa ... (Read 109 times)

nmorano1 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which of the following information should a nurse include when explaining causes of anorexia nervosa to a client? Select all that apply.

A. There is a possible correlation between abnormal secretion of growth hormone and anorexia nervosa. B. There is a possible correlation between antidiuretic hormone levels and anorexia nervosa.
C. There is a possible correlation between low levels of gonadotropin and anorexia nervosa.
D. There is a possible correlation between increased levels of prolactin and anorexia nervosa.
E. There is a possible correlation between altered levels of oxytocin and anorexia nervosa.

Question 2

A student nurse is studying the effect of the drug isocarboxazid (Marplan) on neurobiology. The student should recognize that the neurotransmitter serotonin is catabolized by which enzyme?

A. Glycosyltransferase
B. Peptidase
C. Polymerase
D. Monoamine oxidase

jliusyl · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, C
The nurse should explain to the client that there is a possible correlation between anorexia nervosa and decreased levels of growth hormones and gonadotropin. Anorexia nervosa has also been correlated with increased cortisol levels.

Answer to Question 2

D
Serotonin that is not returned to be stored in the axon terminal vesicles is catabolized by the enzyme monoamine oxidase. A monoamine oxidase inhibitor, such as Marplan, inhibits this catabolism, providing more available serotonin at the neuron synapse.