Author Question: Which body tissue or organ cannot synthesize glucose for its energy supply? 1. The kidneys 2. ... (Read 91 times)

tichca · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which body tissue or organ cannot synthesize glucose for its energy supply?

1. The kidneys
2. The lungs
3. The heart
4. The brain

Question 2

The nurse realizes that a client with a growth hormone deficiency is not a candidate to receive somatropin (Humatrope) because of which health problems?

Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Sleep apnea
2. Morbid obesity
3. Chronic renal failure
4. Type 2 diabetes mellitus
5. Foot wound

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

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Most body tissues, such as the kidneys, can use fatty acids and protein for energy, if necessary.
Rationale 2: Most body tissues, such as the lungs, can use fatty acids and protein for energy, if necessary.
Rationale 3: Most body tissues, such as the heart, can use fatty acids and protein for energy, if necessary.
Rationale 4: Most body tissues can use fatty acids and protein for energy, if necessary. The brain cannot because it is unable to synthesize glucose, and it exhausts its supply after just a few minutes of activity.
Global Rationale: Most body tissues, such as those in the kidneys, lungs and heart, can use fatty acids and protein for energy, if necessary. The brain cannot because it is unable to synthesize glucose, and it exhausts its supply after just a few minutes of activity.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: This medication is contraindicated in clients with sleep apnea due to potentially fatal respiratory impairment.
Rationale 2: This medication is contraindicated in clients with severe obesity due to potentially fatal respiratory impairment.
Rationale 3: This medication should be used with caution in clients with severe renal disease due to reduced clearance.
Rationale 4: This medication should be used with caution in clients with diabetes mellitus due to hyperglycemia and insulin resistance.
Rationale 5: A foot wound is not a contraindication for this medication.
Global Rationale: Sleep apnea and obesity are a contradiction due to potentially fatal respiratory impairment. This medication should be used with caution in clients with severe renal disease due to reduced clearance. This medication should be used with caution in clients with diabetes mellitus due to hyperglycemia and insulin resistance. A foot wound is not a contraindication for this medication.