NSG 219: Exam 1 pt 1 Questions and
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Activity that directly affects endocrine glands - ANS--pain
-fear
-sexual excitement
-stress
The _______ maintains homeostasis - ANS-hypothalamus
Function of the pituitary gland - ANS-secrete hormones that control the activity of other
endocrine glands
Goiter - ANS-visible enlargement of the thyroid gland
___ and ____ regulate metabolism (—>weight gain) - ANS-Thyroxine (T4) , Triiodothyronine
(T3)
Glucagon: function - ANS-Increases blood glucose
Insulin: function - ANS-Lowers blood glucose level when stimulated by increase in blood
glucose
Important nursing intervention for a patient undergoing thyroid surgery - ANS-Keep an
emergency trache kit in the room
Seizure can be caused by ____ - ANS-Tumor in the pituitary gland
Normally, the thyroid is ________ - ANS-Not palpable
Diagnostic studies for the thyroid - ANS-- biopsy: mostly performed when cancer is suspected
-ultrasonography: measures growths
-radioactive iodine uptake test: measures thyroid activity
acromegaly - ANS-A rare condition characterized by hyper secretion (overproduction of
hormones)
, Manifestations of acromegaly - ANS--thickening and enlargement of the face,feet,head, and
!!!tongue!!!
-deep voice
-sleep apnea
-changes in vision
-headaches
-diabetes
Diagnostic studies for acromegaly - ANS--physical examination
-glucose intolerance
-MRI/CT
-eye exam
Hypopituitarism - ANS-decreased secretion of pituitary hormones, usually caused by a tumor.
Symptoms of hypopituitarism - ANS--headache
-vision changes
-loss of smell
-nausea/vomiting
-seizures
hypophysectomy - ANS-surgical removal of the pituitary gland
Type 1 Diabetes - ANS-AKA juvenile-onset or insulin-dependent diabetes. The body has little
(in first stage) or no insulin.
- an autoimmune disorder caused by the destruction of pancreatic B cells
Cause of ketones in urine - ANS-Without insulin, glucose buildup causes the cells the starve.
To find energy, the cells break down fat which causes acids settle im urine.
The 3 Ps - ANS-1. Polyuria - excessive urination
2. Polydipsia - excessive thirst
3. Polyphagia - increased appetite
type 2 diabetes - ANS-AKA adult-onset diabetes or non-insulin dependent diabetes. Pancreas
still produces insulin but it is not enough or the body uses it ineffectively.
-risk factors: obesity (especially in children), advanced age, family history
Important teaching for prediabetes - ANS--routinely undergo screening (glucose and A1C)
-learn and manage risk factors
-monitor for symptoms of diabetes
-maintain healthy weight, exercise, and diet
Answers 2025/2026 A+ Graded 100%
Verified
Activity that directly affects endocrine glands - ANS--pain
-fear
-sexual excitement
-stress
The _______ maintains homeostasis - ANS-hypothalamus
Function of the pituitary gland - ANS-secrete hormones that control the activity of other
endocrine glands
Goiter - ANS-visible enlargement of the thyroid gland
___ and ____ regulate metabolism (—>weight gain) - ANS-Thyroxine (T4) , Triiodothyronine
(T3)
Glucagon: function - ANS-Increases blood glucose
Insulin: function - ANS-Lowers blood glucose level when stimulated by increase in blood
glucose
Important nursing intervention for a patient undergoing thyroid surgery - ANS-Keep an
emergency trache kit in the room
Seizure can be caused by ____ - ANS-Tumor in the pituitary gland
Normally, the thyroid is ________ - ANS-Not palpable
Diagnostic studies for the thyroid - ANS-- biopsy: mostly performed when cancer is suspected
-ultrasonography: measures growths
-radioactive iodine uptake test: measures thyroid activity
acromegaly - ANS-A rare condition characterized by hyper secretion (overproduction of
hormones)
, Manifestations of acromegaly - ANS--thickening and enlargement of the face,feet,head, and
!!!tongue!!!
-deep voice
-sleep apnea
-changes in vision
-headaches
-diabetes
Diagnostic studies for acromegaly - ANS--physical examination
-glucose intolerance
-MRI/CT
-eye exam
Hypopituitarism - ANS-decreased secretion of pituitary hormones, usually caused by a tumor.
Symptoms of hypopituitarism - ANS--headache
-vision changes
-loss of smell
-nausea/vomiting
-seizures
hypophysectomy - ANS-surgical removal of the pituitary gland
Type 1 Diabetes - ANS-AKA juvenile-onset or insulin-dependent diabetes. The body has little
(in first stage) or no insulin.
- an autoimmune disorder caused by the destruction of pancreatic B cells
Cause of ketones in urine - ANS-Without insulin, glucose buildup causes the cells the starve.
To find energy, the cells break down fat which causes acids settle im urine.
The 3 Ps - ANS-1. Polyuria - excessive urination
2. Polydipsia - excessive thirst
3. Polyphagia - increased appetite
type 2 diabetes - ANS-AKA adult-onset diabetes or non-insulin dependent diabetes. Pancreas
still produces insulin but it is not enough or the body uses it ineffectively.
-risk factors: obesity (especially in children), advanced age, family history
Important teaching for prediabetes - ANS--routinely undergo screening (glucose and A1C)
-learn and manage risk factors
-monitor for symptoms of diabetes
-maintain healthy weight, exercise, and diet
