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PTH
TSH and ACTH
All hormones released from the anterior pituitary gland
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ACTH and TSH
GH and PRL
None - there are no two hormones produced by the anterior pituitary gland that are more important than the rest
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As a result of malnutrition.
As a result of radiation treatment.
As a result of hemorrhaging in the postpartum phase.
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Tumors of the pituitary gland
Malnutrition
Radiation treatment
Trauma that causes intercranial pressure
Pituitary infarction
None of the above
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Age
Gender
Weight
Hormone involved
None of the above
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Disturbances in peripheral vision
Disturbances in vision acuity
Rheumatoid arthritis
Both A and B
All of the above
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The body's reserve of the hormone
The length of time it takes for the body to respond to the hormone
The effectiveness of hormone therapy
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Loss of follicle stimulation
Testicular failure
Delayed onset of puberty
None of the above
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Loss of ovulation
Delayed onset of puberty
Amenorrhea
None of the above
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Breast atrophy
Increased libido
Increased subcutaneous fat
None of the above
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TH deficiency
GnRH deficiency
GH deficiency
Diabetes
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Proportionate height and weight
Bone strength and density
Closure of the epiphyseal plates
Needle phobia
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Pituitary tumor secreting one or more hormones
Hypothalamus dysfunction
All of the above
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Headaches
Nausea and vomiting
Acromegaly
Hat, ring, and glove size changes
None of the above
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A deficiency of ADH synthesis
Damage to the anterior pituitary gland
Kidney hyper-sensitivity to ADH (an over-response)
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>100 ml/hr or >250 ml/2hrs
>250 ml/hr or >400 ml/2hrs
>200 ml/hr or >500 ml/2hrs
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Low ADH production
Negative feedback mechanism malfunction
Malignant tumor in pancreas
Hodgkin's lymphoma
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400 - 1100
200-1300
300-1200
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1.15 - 1.25
1.015 - 1.025
1. 0015 - 1.0025
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260 - 275
270 - 285
280 - 295
Diabetes mellitus type I
SIADH
Diabetes insipidu
Hypothyroidism
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136 - 145
120 - 136
145 - 156
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3.5 - 5.0 mEq/L
3.0 - 6.0 mEq/L
3.9 - 5.5 mEq/L
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5.0 - 9.5 mg/dL
11.0 - 12.5 mg/dL
9.0 - 10.5 mg/dL
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9.8 - 10.6 mEq/L
98 - 106 mEq/L
0.98 - 1.06 mEq/L
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True
False
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True
False
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Headache
Increased BP
I>O
Nausea and vomiting
Weight gain
Polyuria
Lung crackles
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True
False
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High urine osmolarity
Low urine osmolarity
High specific gravity (urine)
Low specific gravity (urine)
High serum osmolarity
Low serum osmolarity
High sodium
Low sodium
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High urine osmolarity
Low urine osmolarity
High specific gravity (urine)
Low specific gravity (urine)
High serum osmolarity
Low serum osmolarity
High sodium
Low sodium
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Apple juice
NG tube irrigation with NS
Isotonic IV solution
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A hyper-function of the adrenal cortex.
A hyper-function of the adrenal medulla.
A hypo-function of the adrenal cortex.
A hypo-function of the adrenal medulla.
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Menstrual changes in females
Impotence in males
Hypokalemia
Hyperkalemia
Weight gain
Weight loss
Confusion, depression, lethargy
Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypernatremia
Hyponatremia
Elevated cortisol levels
Low cortisol levels
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A hyper-function of the adrenal cortex.
A hyper-function of the adrenal medulla.
A hypo-function of the adrenal cortex.
A hypo-function of the adrenal medulla.
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Labile mood
Weakness
Thin skin
Easy bruising
Fluid volume excess
Fluid volume deficiency
Abnormal fat deposits
Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypernatremia
Hyponatremia
Elevated cortisol levels
Low cortisol levels
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Pituitary or hypothalamus defects that cause an elevation of ACTH
Tumors of the lungs, GI tract, or pancreas that can produce an ACTH-like substance
Autoimmune disorders
Tumor of the adrenal cortex
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A tumor in the pituitary gland
A tumor in the adrenal cortex
A tumor in the hypothalamus
A tumor in the adrenal medulla
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Metabolism
Cardiac output
O2 consumption
Peripheral blood flow
None of the above
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Grave's Disease
Excess TSH
Inflammation of the thyroid gland
None of the above
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Bradycardia and hypotension
Tachycardia and hypertension
Palpitations
Goiter
Anxiety and nervousness
Heat intolerance
Cold intolerance
Insomnia
Fatigue
Increased free T4
Decreased free T4
Diaphoresis
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True
False
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Excess TSH hormone production
Inflammation of the thyroid gland
Pituitary infarction
Excess T3 secretion
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Low; malfunctioning
Low; functioning properly
High; malfunctioning
High; functioning properly
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The thalamus is protruding due to a tumor pushing from below it in the pituitary gland.
The eyes are pushed forward due to "fat pads" that grow behind the eyeball.
The thyroid grows abnormally large.
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Bradycardia
Tachycardia and hypertension
Palpitations
Goiter
Depression
Heat intolerance
Cold intolerance
Insomnia
Fatigue
Increased free T4
Decreased free T4
Sluggish DTRs
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Radiation treatment for cancer
Pituitary malfunctions
Infections
None of the above
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