What is a releasing hormone? A) Chemical that interacts with a ...

[MGLQZ]

What is a releasing hormone?
 
  A) Chemical that interacts with a hormone to activate it
  B) Chemical released by the body to stimulate the hypothalamus
  C) Chemical released by the body organs to stimulate the pituitary
  D) Chemical released by the hypothalamus into the anterior pituitary

Question 2

A patient with an acute myocardial infarction is admitted to the coronary care unit. The physician has ordered heparin 25,000 units in 250 mL normal saline to infuse at a rate of 600 units/h.
 
  The nurse sets the infusion pump to deliver how many milliliters in an hour? A) 8
  B) 7
  C) 6
  D) 5

[qytan]

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Releasing hormones or factors are chemicals released by the hypothalamus into the anterior pituitary to stimulate the release of anterior pituitary hormones. The releasing hormone does not activate a hormone but stimulates its production. It does not stimulate the glands (hypothalamus or pituitary) but rather stimulates release of an anterior pituitary hormone.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
First determine the number of units per mL = 25,000 units/250 mL = 100 units/1 mL. Next use the ratio and proportion method to determine the number of milliliters needed to supply 600 units/h. 100 units/1 mL = 600 units/X. Cross-multiplying yields 6 mL needed every hour to supply the required dose.

[MGLQZ]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[qytan]

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