Answer to Question 1
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Pulse rate is a good indicator of the effectiveness of thyroid medications.
Rationale 2: Pulse rate is a good indicator of the effectiveness of thyroid medications.
Rationale 3: Pulse rate is a good indicator of the effectiveness of thyroid medications.
Rationale 4: Pulse rate is a good indicator of the effectiveness of thyroid medications.
Global Rationale: Pulse rate is a good indicator of the effectiveness of thyroid medications. Blood pressure, temperature, and respiratory rate are not good indicators of the effectiveness of thyroid medications.
Answer to Question 2
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The outer cortex of the adrenal gland releases three important classes of hormones, called mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, and androgens.
Rationale 2: The thyroid gland is incorrect because these are released by the adrenal gland.
Rationale 3: The pituitary gland is incorrect because these are released by the adrenal gland.
Rationale 4: The pancreas is incorrect because these are released by the adrenal gland.
Global Rationale: The thyroid gland, pituitary gland, and the pancreas are all incorrect. The outer cortex of the adrenal gland releases three important classes of hormones, called mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, and androgens.
Examination of the Thyroid Gland, Anterior Approach
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Blood pressure measurement.
Measurement of temporal artery temperature
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Main components of the human endocrine system and the effects of their secretions