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cagreen833

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The client is being educated on monitoring the effects of thyroid medication. Which measurement will the client monitor to determine the effectiveness of the medication?
 
  1. Blood pressure
  2. Temperature
  3. Respiratory rate
  4. Pulse rate

Question 2

What gland is responsible for releasing mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, and androgens?
 
  1. The adrenal gland
  2. The thyroid gland
  3. The pituitary gland
  4. The pancreas



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4

Rationale 1: Pulse rate is a good indicator of the effectiveness of thyroid medications.
Rationale 2: Pulse rate is a good indicator of the effectiveness of thyroid medications.
Rationale 3: Pulse rate is a good indicator of the effectiveness of thyroid medications.
Rationale 4: Pulse rate is a good indicator of the effectiveness of thyroid medications.

Global Rationale: Pulse rate is a good indicator of the effectiveness of thyroid medications. Blood pressure, temperature, and respiratory rate are not good indicators of the effectiveness of thyroid medications.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1

Rationale 1: The outer cortex of the adrenal gland releases three important classes of hormones, called mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, and androgens.
Rationale 2: The thyroid gland is incorrect because these are released by the adrenal gland.
Rationale 3: The pituitary gland is incorrect because these are released by the adrenal gland.
Rationale 4: The pancreas is incorrect because these are released by the adrenal gland.

Global Rationale: The thyroid gland, pituitary gland, and the pancreas are all incorrect. The outer cortex of the adrenal gland releases three important classes of hormones, called mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, and androgens.




cagreen833

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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