NU 621 Week 4 Post-Class Exam Graded A+

NU 621 Week 4 Post-Class Exam Questions with Answers 4.12 Grade 34.00 out of a maximum of 36.00 (94%) Q 2 Question 2 The following three questions pertain to Case 4.A: Graves Disease. TSI represents Select one: a. Another word for TSH b. Antibodies that act like TSH c. Antibodies that act like TH d. Antibodies that act like TRH Feedback The correct answer is: Antibodies that act like TSH. Q 3 Question 3 Blood tests from a patient with Graves would reveal: Select one: a. Decreased levels of TSH b. Increased levels of TSI c. Increased levels of TH d. All of the above Feedback The correct answer is: All of the above. Q 4 Question 4 TSI functions as an agonist for TSH, because it functions equal to or better than natural TSH in stimulating the release of TH from the thyroid gland. Select one: a. True b. False Feedback The correct answer is: True. Q 5 Question 5 The following three questions pertain to Case 4.B: Type 1 Diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus is most likely caused by Select one: a. Genetic changes b. Environmental trigger like viral infection c. A combination of genetic predisposition plus an environmental trigger like viral infection d. A bacterial infection Feedback The correct answer is: A combination of genetic predisposition plus an environmental trigger like viral infection. Q 6 Question 6 Ketones Select one: a. Are derived from carbohydrates and can be used to fuel the body b. Are formed when insulin levels are sufficient to allow glucose uptake by cells c. Are acidic and give rise to ketoacidosis when in excess d. Are derived from proteins as the body tries to fuel itself during starvation Feedback The correct answer is: Are acidic and give rise to ketoacidosis when in excess. Q 7 Question 7 Polyuria results from the osmotic shift that occurs as excess blood glucose is retained in the filtrate, causing water to be retained in the tubule and increasing urine output. Select one: a. True b. False Feedback The correct answer is: True. Q 8 Question 8 The following three questions pertain to Case 4.C: Addison’s Disease. Loss of the mineralcorticoid aldosterone would most likely give rise to which of the following S/S of Addison’s Disease? Select one: a. Low blood pressure b. Hypoglycemia c. Hyperpigmentation d. Increased risk of infection Feedback The correct answer is: Low blood pressure. Q 9 Question 9 Which of the following statements is correct about Addison’s Disease? Select one: a. Primary adrenal insufficiency is due to a lack of ACTH. b. Primary adrenal insufficiency may be due to autoimmune destruction of the adrenal gland. c. Primary adrenal insufficiency may be caused by use of prednisone. d. Secondary adrenal insufficiency is due to a lack of cortisol.