Which statement about the adrenal medulla hormones is accurate?

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Question 1 of 5

Which statement about the adrenal medulla hormones is accurate?

A. Overproduction of androgens may cause masculinization in women. B. Both the adrenal medulla and the thyroid gland have a negative feedback system to the hypothalamus. C. Cortisol levels would be altered in a person who normally works a night shift from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am and sleeps from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. D. Epinephrine and norepinephrine are considered hormones when they are secreted by the adrenal medulla and neurotransmitters when they are secreted by nerve cells

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

Which statement best describes atherosclerotic disease affecting the cerebrovascular, cardiovascular, and peripheral vascular systems in patients with diabetes?

A. It can be prevented by tight glucose control. B. It occurs with a higher frequency and earlier onset than in the nondiabetic population. C. It is caused by the hyperinsulinemia related to insulin resistance common in type 2 diabetes. D. It cannot be modified by reduction of risk factors such as smoking, obesity, and high fat intake.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

What characteristic is related to Hashimoto's thyroiditis?

A. Enlarged thyroid gland B. Viral-induced hyperthyroidism C. Bacterial or fungal infection of thyroid gland D. Chronic autoimmune thyroiditis with antibody destruction of thyroid tissue

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

When the patient with parathyroid disease experiences symptoms of hypocalcemia, what is a measure that can be used to temporarily raise serum calcium levels?

A. Administer IV normal saline. B. Administer furosemide (Lasix) as ordered. C. Have patient rebreathe in a paper bag. D. Administer oral phosphorus supplements.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Mrs. Good, a diabetic, states that she has taken the oral hypoglycemic, phenformin hydrochloride (DBI), for years. From this information, the nurse knows that Mrs. Good

A. has not been receiving close medical supervision B. has moderately severe diabetes C. has active beta-cell function D. will soon need to switch to insulin therapy

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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