Author Question: Most persons with diabetes are insulin dependent, or type I. Indicate whether the statement is ... (Read 115 times)

fox · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Most persons with diabetes are insulin dependent, or type I.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

In understanding thyroid function, the nurse knows which of the following statements is true?

a. T3 is partially converted to T4 in the body.
b. T4 has a longer duration of action than T3.
c. T4 has four times the potency of T3.
d. TSH is secreted by the thyroid gland.

Alyson.hiatt@yahoo.com · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: F

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Correct The majority of those affected by diabetes have type 2; only 5-10 of the population with diabetes have type 1 DM.
Incorrect

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not true of tri-iodothyronine.
B Correct: This is true of thyroxine.
C Incorrect: Tri-iodothyronine has 4 times the potency of thyroxine.
D Incorrect: TSH is secreted by the anterior pituitary.