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A group of nursing students demonstrate understanding of a class discussion on pituitary hormones when they identify which of the following hormones as secreted by the posterior pituitary gland? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Growth hormone
  B) Adrenocorticotropic hormone
  C) Vasopressin
  D) Prolactin
  E) Oxytocin

Question 2

A client is prescribed miglitol. The nurse would instruct the client to administer this drug at which time?
 
  A) At bedtime
  B) Three times a day with the first bite of a meal
  C) 30 minutes before eating breakfast
  D) Before or after a meal during the day


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: C, E
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Vasopressin and oxytocin are secreted by the posterior pituitary gland. Growth hormone, adrenocorticotropic hormone, and prolactin are secreted by the posterior pituitary gland.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
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Miglitol is given three times a day with the first bite of the meal because food increases absorption.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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