Author Question: An adult is diagnosed with an increased low-density lipoprotein cholesterol level. What hormone ... (Read 57 times)

neverstopbelieb · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

An adult is diagnosed with an increased low-density lipoprotein cholesterol level. What hormone level may be low based on this diagnosis?

A) Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
B) Oxytocin
C) Growth hormone
D) Somatostatin

Question 2

A patient is near the end of life and has developed increased respiratory secretions and labored breathing. The physician is likely to order which of the following medications to decrease these symptoms?

A) Meclizine (Antivert)
B) Ampicillin
C) Naloxone (Narcan)
D) Morphine sulfate

ecox1012 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
In adults, deficient growth hormone can cause increased fat, reduced skeletal and heart muscle mass, reduced strength, reduced ability to exercise, and worsened cholesterol levels (increased low-density lipoprotein cholesterol). Adrenocorticotropic hormone, oxytocin, and somatostatin do not affect low-density lipoprotein.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Morphine is used for the treatment of acute pulmonary edema. Meclizine (Antivert) is given for dizziness. Ampicillin is used to treat infection. Naloxone (Narcan) is the opioid antidote.