A 64-year-old man goes to his local primary health care centre because he has become increasingly overweight. He has gained 8 kg over the past 6 months. The patient presented with rounded face, thin skin and poor wound healing. Lab diagnosis showed high levels of adrenocorticotropic hormone. The high level of adrenocorticotropic hormone specifically increases the secretion of: Glucocorticoids O Thyroid hormone O Growth hormone O None of the above O

Which of the following sequences is correct? Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), adrenocorticotropic-releasing hormone (ACTH), adrenal cortex. Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), adrenocorticotropic-releasing hormone (ACTH), adrenal medulla. Adrenocorticotropic-releasing hormone (ACTH), corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), adrenal medulla. Adrenocorticotropic-releasing hormone (ACTH), corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), adrenal cortex.

The dexamethasone test involves the administration of a synthetic glucocorticoid. Knowing about negative feedback mechanisms, how do you think this test helps determine the function of the pituitary?   Since you couldn't answer one of my questions heres the last one. Describe how steroid hormones, for example cortisol, are metabolized in the body. What are the benefits of using a 24-hour urine test to measure this hormone?

In a patient with Hashimoto thyroiditis due to autoimmune destruction of the thyroid gland, serum T4, T3 resin uptake and basal metabolic rate will be decreased while plasma TSH levels will be increased. Group of answer choices True False

Using the table below, compare hypoparathyroidism and hyperparathyroidism. Be concise and briefly in your answer.   HYPOPARATHYROIDISM HYPERPARATHYROIDISM DEFINITION     HORMONE LEVELS Other pertinent blood tests (if any)     COMMON CAUSES     COMMON MANIFESTATIONS     COMMON MEDICAL MANAGEMENT     PRIORITY NURSING INTEVENTIONS

Which of the following is false? parathyroid hormone is produced by the parathyroid gland parathyroid hormone increases urination of calcium Oparathyroid hormone stimulates osteoclasts parathyroid hormone increases calcium concentration in the blood

During a low dose (1 mg) dexamethasone suppression test, total cortisol levels measured in a patient in a patient at 8:35 am was 2.8ug/dL How is that interpreted? Answers to choose from: The patient is normal, or The patient has Cushing's syndrome, or The patient has a nonpituitary tumor causing ectopic ACTH syndrome., or The patient has an ACTH-screting pituitary adenoma. no references, just homework.

Mr j a 76 year old man was admitted to the hospital with rest pain in both legs and a non healing ulcer on the right foot. Subjective data History of MI, stroke, hypertension, chronic heart failure and diabetes mellitus Underwent a left femoral popliteal by pass 5 years ago. Has been on insulin for 30 yrs Complains of sudden, increase in right foot pain for 2 hours Has slept on recliner with right leg in dependent position for several months. Current medications Furosemide 40 mg po daily Aspart( Novolog) insulin with meals Diltiazem sustained release 240 mg PO daily. Aspirin. 325 mg P.O daily Objective data Physical examination BP 148/92 mm Hg, respiratory rate 22/minute. Alert and oriented but anxious, no apparent physical/mental deficits from previous stroke Has a diminished right femoral pulse, popliteal pulse by doppler only, posterior tibial pulse and dosalis pedis pulse absent. Right leg ABI 0.4 left leg ABI 0.4 Has a 2 cm necrotic ulcer on tip of right toe Right foot is very…

Match the following: 5 2 > cortisol insufficiency excess androgens excess cortisol excess catecholamines increase sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion 1. aldosterone 2. Cushing's syndrome 3. Virilization 4. Pheochromocytoma 5. Addison's disease

Explain how hypersecretion of growth hormone affects the body of a child vs. an adult. 12pt v Paragraph | BI U A V I v T² v | GOD CO V words ✓ ✓ ::