Lab 7 Endocrine Histology Lab Manual

What statement by the nurse indicates understanding about the difference between paclitaxel and nab-paclitaxel? Nab- paclitaxel: A. requires careful administration consideration in the elderly B. uses the body's own albumin transport mechanisms. C. causes central nervous system toxicity. D. accumulates in the adipose tissue.

The nurse is evaluation the effectiveness of metaproterenol for... how do you know it’s been effective? A. Increased heart rate and blood pressure B. Decreased white blood cell count C. Decreased wheezing upon auscultation D. Decreased respiratory rate

Directions: Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct 1. How are prescription medicines different from OTC ones? a. They can be toxic. b. They don't contain dyes or preservatives. c. They're unsafe for use without medical supervision. d. They contain much smaller amounts of active ingredients. 2. What you shouldn't do when treating oneself with OTCS? a. Do not take medicine. b. Follow any label warnings. c. Diagnose your health problem carefully. d. Read the label carefully and follow dosage instructions. 3. What should you look for when you select an OTC medicine? a. One that doesn't have red dye. b. One that helps your main symptom. c. One that's a time-release formula. d. One that helps a wide range of symptoms. 4. If you follow the directions on an OTC label, what could happen? a. It could have a bad side effect. b. It could cause long-term damage. c. It could have problems that may require a healthcare provider's care. d. It could control the…

Prepare a teaching plan for your  client who is receiving levothyroxine therapy. Be sure to include how to prevent myxedema coma and outline the expected outcomes of successful hypothyroid therapy.

1 and 2 questions help 1.) The steroid hormone cortisol is produced by the adrenal cortex as a response to A. long-term stress B. short - term stress C. damage to the heart muscle D. high blood pressure 2.) The mineralocorticoid called aldosterone is produced by the A. adrenal cortex and it stimulates the reabsorption of sodium ions in the nephrons B. renal cortex and it increases blood pressure C. adrenal medulla and it increases blood glucose levels D. renal medulla and it stimulates the reabsorption of sodium ions in the nephrons

These are the options to choose from mechanism of action on the attached pic. 1. Respiratory depression 2. Analgesia 3. Nausea/Vomiting 4. Reward/Addiction 5. Sedation 6. Constipation 7. Reduced Cortisol 8. Antitussive 9. Pupil Contraction 10. Reduced S*x Hormones 11. Pruritis 12. Euphoria

The nurse assists the patient with Diabetes, with nutritional therapy with the knowledge that a healthy eating plan is designed to: Select one: a. For use during periods of high stress b. To be used only for Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus c. To normalise blood glucose levels by elimination of sugar d. To help normalise blood glucose levels through a balanced diet

A 76-year-old patient states, “I have been experiencing com-plications of diabetes.” The nurse needs to direct the patient to gain more information. What is the most appropriate com-ment or question to elicit additional information? a. “Do you take two injections of insulin to decrease thecomplications?” b. “Most physicians recommend diet and exercise to regulateblood sugar.”c. “Most complications of diabetes are related to neuropathy.”d. “What specific complications have you experienced?”

Assessment Direction: Read the following item carefully. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if the statement is incorrect. 1. If you use a household or kitchen spoon to measure liquid medicines, you can be sure you will get the right dose. 2. You can't be harmed by over-the-counter medicines. After all, you can buy them without a doctor's prescription. It's okay to take two medicines with the same active ingredient at the 3. same time. 4. It's alright to use someone else's prescription medicine if you have the same symptoms he or she had when he or she got it. It's also safe to take your leftover prescription medicine later if you get 5. sick again. 6. It's okay to take more medicine than what is directed on the label if you are very sick. medicine, an active ingredient is what relieves a person's The Drug Facts label tells you what symptoms the medicine treats. 8. 7. In a symptoms. 9. 10. The Drug Facts label gives you the dosage information. A pharmacist…

A nurse is planning to administer epoetin alfa to a client who has chronic kidney failure. Which of the following should the nurse plan to review prior to administering this medication? A. Blood pressure B. Temperature C. Blood glucose levels D. Total protein level Next

A client who's taking antipsychotic medication develops a very high temperature, severe muscle rigidity, tachycardia, and rapid deterioration in mental status. The nurse suspects what complication of antipsychotic therapy? A. Agranulocytosis B. Extrapyramidal effects C. Anticholinergic effects D. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)

Case study 4   Sir Charles blood sample was taken at 9am for serum cortisol in addison disease. The Laboratory result for the cortisol level is 36mg ( reference > 55mg).    a. What is the essence of the time in taken the blood sample   b. What is the major cause of the addison disease.   c. How will you investigate addison disease in the lab.   d. What is the likely symptoms and signs in addison disease   Case study 5   A laboratory result   Shows a glucose level 10.1mg/dl ( reference range 3 - 6.2mg/dl)   BP of 140/100 mmHg ( Reference 120/80 mmHg)   Serum insulin 0.3 ( 0.7-3.5)   BMI is 34kg/m sq   Other findings seen was porous bone, muscle weakness and stretch marks, high appetite hyperpigmentation of the skin. Moon face, truncal abdomen.etc   a. As a Medical laboratory scientist, use the laboratory results ( hint explain each findings) and the other findings to diagnose the disorder.   b. What 2 causes of it       Case study 6    a. What Laboratory result do we expect in…

DIRECTION: Study the diagram below. Then, answer the analysis questions that follow. 3 HYPOTHALAMUS GNRH 1) 2. ANTERIOR PITUITARY ) Hormone 1 Hormone 2 (rising) (low) (surge due to • loop) Growing Follicie "OVULATION" ORGAN A Corpus Luteum (rising) Lthish) Hormone 3 (high) (high) Hormone 4 LEGEND Inhibits --- ORGAN B Stimulates Endometrium thickens "E is not fertilized" "Egg is fertilized" EVENTI EVENT II 3. ---

CASE STUDY 2: Sam Smith is a 57-year-old male, who lives alone in a large city in New Jersey. Sam had recently been feeling weaker and noticed he was having difficulty picking up his pen or lifting a cup of coffee. Sam decided to schedule an appointment in the Federally Qualified Health Center at which you are employed. After seeing the Nurse Practitioner and multiple tests, Sam is diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). After receiving the diagnosis and some literature to read, Sam schedules a follow up appointment to discuss his options further. Sam returns to the center in a few days and informs you he has been reading about ALS online and knows that it is a terminal disease. Sam states he does not have family nearby and does not want to be a burden on any of his friends. Sam is exhibiting signs of depression and asks you about ending his life. He has read about the laws in New Jersey and would like to know how he goes about getting the medication. 1. What counseling…

A nurse witnesses a street robbery and is assessing a 26-year-old female patient who is the victim. The patient has minor scrapes and bruises and tells the nurse, “I’ve never been soscared in my life.” What other symptoms would the nurseexpect to find related to the fight-or-flight response to stress?Select all that apply.a. Increased heart rateb. Decreased muscle strengthc. Increased mental alertnessd. Increased blood glucose levelse. Decreased cardiac outputf. Decreased peristalsis

Clinical Vignette: A 49-year old female patient comes to your office with the following signs and symptoms: fatigue, muscle cramps, muscle weakness, joint pain, memory lapses, weight gain, constipation, always being cold, puffy face, and hair loss. She complains that she feels hungry and thirsty all the time and when she eats her favorite desserts she feels awful. Your Assignment: Using your knowledge of the endocrine system try to come up with a differential diagnosis. Which endocrine system(s) is most likely being affected? Which hormone systems can you rule out and why? To answer this question, you must include the hormone(s), its regulation and tissues and organs involved. In the Group Discussion each student will have create their own discussion thread and respond to other student’s discussion threads. Make sure you describe how the hypothalamus interacts with the pituitary. In addition, be prepared to discuss treatment outcomes and potential problems if left untreated.

A nurse is caring for a 50-year-old client who has visited the health care facility for a routine checkup. The client has recently been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. The blood work reveals a glucose level of 140 mg/dL. a. What questions should the nurse ask when assessing the client? b. What information regarding diabetes mellitus should the nurse provide to the client?