NU 155 - EXAM 2(QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 LATEST EDITION) ALL
GRADED A+.
Age related changes in endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER (S) --pituitary becomes
smaller
-at 20 metabolism starts to decline
-hormones decrease with older age
-FSH, LH, ADH might increase w/ older age
-BGL rise
hormones that remain unchanged - CORRECT ANSWER (S) --Cortisol
-Insulin
-Thyroid hormones
,pituitary gland - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -Anterior: TSH, ACTH, GH, FSH, LH,
prolactin
Posterior: ADH, oxytocin
Thyroid Scan - CORRECT ANSWER (S) --tell pt to avoid iodine before test; takes 6
wks to remove from body
-used to determine size, shape, & activity of thyroid gland
-to detect hyperactive "hot" spots & Hypoactive "cold" spots
-collect 24 hr urine specimens
-pt must remain still; scan is 20 min
Function tests - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -T3 T4, TSH tested & no prep necessary
,High metabolism is _____, and low metabolism is _____. - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -
hot; cold & clammy
Goiter: pathology - CORRECT ANSWER (S) --englarged thyroid gland
-one type is caused by iodine deficiency & another is an increase of TSH from lack
of thyroid hormone production
Goiter: s/s - CORRECT ANSWER (S) --first sign is enlarged front of neck
-pressing against esophagus & causes difficulty swallowing
-can affect trachea & interfere w/ normal breathing
-increased, normal, or decreased hormone production
-physician can order a scan that uses radioactive iodine & determines cancer
goiter: treatment - CORRECT ANSWER (S) --if iodine type of goiter is treated, the
growth of gland may be stopped
-in some cases enlargement disappears
, -lack of TSH; a supplemental thyroid med is given
goiter: diagnosis - CORRECT ANSWER (S) --pt HX.
-physical examination
-ultrasound imaging
Thyroid gland - CORRECT ANSWER (S) --major role in regulating body's rate of
metabolism, growth & development
-produces thyroid hormone, triiodothyronine & calcitonin
thyroid gland: health history - CORRECT ANSWER (S) --changes level of: energy,
sleep patterns, personality, mental function & emotional state
-changes in menstrual cycles, sexual function, hydration, bowel elimination
patterns & tolerance to hot/cold
thyroid gland: physical exams - CORRECT ANSWER (S) --VS
ANSWERS 2026 LATEST EDITION) ALL
GRADED A+.
Age related changes in endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER (S) --pituitary becomes
smaller
-at 20 metabolism starts to decline
-hormones decrease with older age
-FSH, LH, ADH might increase w/ older age
-BGL rise
hormones that remain unchanged - CORRECT ANSWER (S) --Cortisol
-Insulin
-Thyroid hormones
,pituitary gland - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -Anterior: TSH, ACTH, GH, FSH, LH,
prolactin
Posterior: ADH, oxytocin
Thyroid Scan - CORRECT ANSWER (S) --tell pt to avoid iodine before test; takes 6
wks to remove from body
-used to determine size, shape, & activity of thyroid gland
-to detect hyperactive "hot" spots & Hypoactive "cold" spots
-collect 24 hr urine specimens
-pt must remain still; scan is 20 min
Function tests - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -T3 T4, TSH tested & no prep necessary
,High metabolism is _____, and low metabolism is _____. - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -
hot; cold & clammy
Goiter: pathology - CORRECT ANSWER (S) --englarged thyroid gland
-one type is caused by iodine deficiency & another is an increase of TSH from lack
of thyroid hormone production
Goiter: s/s - CORRECT ANSWER (S) --first sign is enlarged front of neck
-pressing against esophagus & causes difficulty swallowing
-can affect trachea & interfere w/ normal breathing
-increased, normal, or decreased hormone production
-physician can order a scan that uses radioactive iodine & determines cancer
goiter: treatment - CORRECT ANSWER (S) --if iodine type of goiter is treated, the
growth of gland may be stopped
-in some cases enlargement disappears
, -lack of TSH; a supplemental thyroid med is given
goiter: diagnosis - CORRECT ANSWER (S) --pt HX.
-physical examination
-ultrasound imaging
Thyroid gland - CORRECT ANSWER (S) --major role in regulating body's rate of
metabolism, growth & development
-produces thyroid hormone, triiodothyronine & calcitonin
thyroid gland: health history - CORRECT ANSWER (S) --changes level of: energy,
sleep patterns, personality, mental function & emotional state
-changes in menstrual cycles, sexual function, hydration, bowel elimination
patterns & tolerance to hot/cold
thyroid gland: physical exams - CORRECT ANSWER (S) --VS
