NURS 6501: Advanced Pathophysiology Week 9 Quiz 2021 WELL GRADED

NURS 6501: Advanced Pathophysiology Week 9 Quiz 1 A patient has researched lipid-soluble hormones on the internet. Which information indicates the patient has a good understanding? Lipid-soluble hormone receptors cross the plasma membrane by: diffusion 2 What common neurologic disturbances should the nurse assess for in a patient with pituitary adenoma? Visual disturbances 3 A 44-year-old patient with pulmonary tuberculosis (lung infection) is evaluated for SIADH. Which of the following assessment findings would be expected in this patient? Concentrated urine 4 A 30-year-old male presents to his primary care provider reporting visual disturbances. CT reveals a pituitary tumor and lab tests reveal elevated prolactin. He is diagnosed with prolactinoma. Which of the following treatments would the nurse help implement? Dopaminergic agonists 5 If the patient has a problem with the pineal gland, which substance would the nurse monitor? Melatonin 6 Which principle should the nurse include while planning care for a patient with an ADH problem? ADH release from the posterior pituitary is stimulated by: high serum osmolarity sensed by osmoreceptors in the hypothalamus 7 If a patient’s posterior pituitary is removed, which hormone would the nurse expect to decrease? ADH 8 A 12-year-old male is newly diagnosed with type 1 DM. Which of the following tests should the nurse prepare the patient to best confirm the diagnosis? Fasting plasma glucose levels 9 A nurse is caring for a patient with SIADH. What severe complication should the nurse assess for? Neurologic damage 10 A 22-year-old male is admitted to the intensive care unit with a closed head injury