Author Question: Negative feedback loop ensures endocrine homeostasis by 1. stimulating secretion from the first ... (Read 83 times)

luminitza · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Negative feedback loop ensures endocrine homeostasis by

1. stimulating secretion from the first hormone.
2. inhibiting release of the second hormone.
3. preventing under the responses of the endocrine system.
4. inhibiting secretion from the first hormone.

Question 2

The client receives hydrocortisone therapy. The nurse will primarily assess for which electrolyte disturbance?

1. Hypernatremia and hyperglycemia
2. Hypernatremia and hyperkalemia
3. Hypocalecmia and hyperkalemia
4. Hypoglycemia and hyponatremia

nixon_s · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Negative feedback does not stimulate secretion from the first hormone.
Rationale 2: Negative feedback does not stimulate secretion from the second hormone.
Rationale 3: Negative feedback does not prevent a response from the endocrine system.
Rationale 4: Negative feedback loop inhibits secretion of the first hormone.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Hypernatremia and hyperglycemia are seen due to the aldosterone effects (mineralcorticoid activity) causing sodium and fluid retention, and elevations of blood glucose due to promotion of gluconeogenesis.
Rationale 2: Hypernatremia would be seen, but hypokalemia would be seen, not hyperkalemia.
Rationale 3: Hypercalcemia and hypokalemia would be seen with this therapy.
Rationale 4: Hypoglycemia and hyponatremia would not be seen with hydrocortisone therapy.