While reviewing the role of the parathyroid hormone in the ...

[lbcchick]

While reviewing the role of the parathyroid hormone in the balance of calcium and phosphate levels, the nursing faculty will emphasize that the kidney responds to parathyroid stimulation by
 
  A)
  increasing reabsorption of sodium in the distal tubules.
  B)
  reducing the reabsorption of phosphate.
  C)
  stimulating production of red blood cells.
  D)
  decreasing the reabsorption of calcium.

Question 2

A 70-year-old woman who delivered four children during her reproductive years has weakened pelvic floor muscles. Which of her following anatomical structures is least susceptible to inappropriate herniation into her vagina?
 
  A)
  Peritoneum
  B)
  Uterus
  C)
  Bladder
  D)
  Rectum

[jojobee318]

Answer to Question 1

Ans:
B

Feedback:

In the kidney, PTH stimulates tubular reabsorption of calcium while reducing the reabsorption of phosphate. The latter effect ensures that increased release of phosphate from bone during mobilization of calcium does not produce an elevation in serum phosphate levels.

Answer to Question 2

Ans:
A

Feedback:

While displacement of the uterus, bladder, and rectum can result in uterine prolapse, cystocele, and rectocele, the peritoneum is unlikely to prolapse into the vagina.

[lbcchick]

Excellent

[nanny]

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