Pathophysiology Chapter 22 - Alterations of Hormonal Regulation

Pathophysiology Chapter 22 - Alterations of Hormonal Regulation



1. The effects of the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) secretion

include which solute?

a. Sodium and water retention

b. Sodium retention and water loss

c. Sodium dilution and water retention

d. Sodium dilution and water loss

2. Which patient would the healthcare professional assess for elevated levels of antidiuretic

hormone (ADH) secretion?

a. Being treated for small cell carcinoma of the stomach

b. Taking high dose acetaminophen (Tylenol) for arthritis

c. Had a hip replacement operation 14 days ago

d. Has long-standing kidney disease from diabetes

3. Which laboratory value would the nurse expect to find if a person is experiencing

syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)?

a. Hypernatremia and urine hypoosmolality

b. Serum potassium (K+) level of 5 mEq/L and urine hyperosmolality compared to serum

c. Serum sodium (Na+) level of 120 mEq/L and serum osmolality 260 mOsm/kg

d. Serum potassium (K+) of 2.8 mEq/L and serum hyperosmolality

4. What is diabetes insipidus a result of?

a. Antidiuretic hormone hyposecretion

b.Antidiuretic hormone hypersecretion

c. Insulin hyposecretion

d. Insulin hypersecretion