Author Question: The function of the thyroid gland is to 1. stimulate growth. 2. control pituitary gland ... (Read 85 times)

geoffrey · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The function of the thyroid gland is to

1. stimulate growth.
2. control pituitary gland secretion.
3. conserve water in the body.
4. control basal metabolism.

Question 2

A female client has been prescribed a tricyclic antidepressant. The nurse will educate this client that most of these medications belong to which pregnancy categories?

1. B and C
2. C and D
3. A and D
4. A and B

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

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Growth hormone stimulates growth.
Rationale 2: The thyroid gland does not control the pituitary.
Rationale 3: Antidiuretic hormone conserves water in the body.
Rationale 4: The function of the thyroid gland is to control basal metabolism and affect every cell in the body.
Global Rationale: The function of the thyroid gland is to control basal metabolism and affect every cell in the body. Growth hormone stimulates growth. The thyroid gland does not control the pituitary. Antidiuretic hormone conserves water in the body.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Most tricyclic antidepressants are pregnancy categories C and D.
Rationale 2: Most tricyclic antidepressants are pregnancy categories C and D.
Rationale 3: Most tricyclic antidepressants are pregnancy categories C and D.
Rationale 4: Most tricyclic antidepressants are pregnancy categories C and D.

Global Rationale: Most tricyclic antidepressants are pregnancy categories C and D. The other options are incorrect.