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Pathophysiology Practice Test: Alterations of Hormonal Regulation
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Hormonal imbalances can occur when hormone levels in the bloodstream are too high or too low. They can be caused by a variety of factors, including: Menstruation Puberty Pregnancy Menopause Certain medical conditions Lifestyle habits Environmental conditions Endocrine gland malfunctions  Symptoms of a hormonal imbalance can include: Weight changes Lower sex drive Acne Mood swings Constipation or diarrhea Irregular menstrual cycle Infertility Pain in the abdomen or the back during menstruation Low sex drive Insomnia  Hormonal imbalances can lead to disorders of the... Show more
Pathophysiology Practice Test: Alterations of Hormonal Regulation
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1. When considering hypothyroidism, the basal metabolic rate is unusually:
2. A 35-year-old female took corticosteroid therapy for several months. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find?
3. The body’s inability to conserve water and sodium when affected by Addison disease is explained by which of the following conditions?
4. A nurse is assessing a patient with hypoparathyroidism. Clinical manifestations of hypoparathyroidism include:
5. Visual disturbances are a common occurrence in patients with untreated Graves disease. The endocrinologist explains to the patient that the main cause of these complications is:
6. What is the most common cause of hypoparathyroidism?
7. What is the cause of type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM)?
8. A patient diagnosed with thyroid carcinoma would be expected to have T3 and T4 levels that are:
9. A patient presents reporting visual disturbances. When CT reveals a pituitary tumor and lab tests reveal elevated prolactin, the diagnosis of prolactinoma is made. Which intervention is the treatment of choice for this condition?
10. Which condition is considered the ultimate cause of death in the patient with diabetes?
11. A patient is admitted to the intensive care unit with a closed head injury sustained in a motorcycle accident. The injury has caused severe damage to the posterior pituitary. Which of the following complications should the nurse anticipate?
12. Which physical feature supports the diagnosis of Cushing syndrome?
13. Palpation of the neck of a patient diagnosed with Graves disease would most likely reveal:
14. Which assessment result would the nurse expect to find associated with a patient diagnosed with Graves disease?
15. A patient diagnosed with Graves disease is admitted to a medical-surgical unit. Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect to find before treatment?
16. What is the cause of the hyperpigmentation seen in people with Cushing syndrome?
17. What is the earliest manifestation of diabetes-induced kidney dysfunction?
18. A 54-year-old patient with pulmonary tuberculosis is evaluated for syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion (SIADH). Which electrolyte imbalance would be expected in this patient?
19. While checking the lab results for a patient diagnosed with Graves disease, the nurse would expect the T3 level to be abnormally:
20. Besides hyposecretion and hypersecretion, endocrine system dysfunction can result from:
21. A patient diagnosed with Addison disease reports weakness and is easily fatigued. What is the root of these symptoms?
22. A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with SIADH. What severe complication should the nurse assess for?
23. A 45-year-old diagnosed with Graves disease underwent surgical removal of the thyroid gland. During the postoperative period, the patient’s serum calcium is low. The most probable reason for her low serum calcium is:
24. What is the purpose of the glycosylated hemoglobin (hemoglobin A1c) test?
25. What causes the chronic microvascular and macrovascular complications of DM?

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