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Question 1 of 5

The endocrine gland(s) that sits on top of the kidneys and secretes both metabolic stabilizers and stress regulators:

A. pancreas
B. adrenal glands
C. thyroid gland
D. pituitary gland

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: adrenal glands

Question 2 of 5

Regarding cellular metabolism of cholesterol:

A. it inhibits HMG-CoA redvotase
B. is processed in part to other cholesterol esters by the enzyme acetyl CoA : chol acyltransferase
C. it inhibits the formation of LDL receptors
D. all of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: all of the above

Question 3 of 5

Streptomycin can cause:

A. 4th cranial nerve damage
B. 8th cranial nerve damage
C. 10th cranial nerve damage
D. 6th cranial nerve damage

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: 8th cranial nerve damage

Question 4 of 5

The nurse monitors for which clinical manifestations in the patient diagnosed with myxedema? Select ONE that does not apply.

A. Coarse hair
B. Facial puffiness
C. Periorbital edema
D. Excessive perspiration

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Excessive perspiration

Question 5 of 5

A 37-year-old woman states that, although most of the time she feels fine, she has had episodes of palpitations, tachycardia, tremor, diaphoresis, and headache over the past 3 months. When her symptoms are worse, her blood pressure is measured in the range of 155/90 mm Hg. She collapses suddenly one day and is brought to the hospital, where her ventricular fibrillation is converted successfully to sinus rhythm. On physical examination, there are no remarkable findings. Which of the following laboratory findings is most likely to be reported in this patient?

A. Decreased serum cortisol level
B. Decreased serum glucose level
C. Decreased serum potassium level
D. Increased urinary free catecholamines

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Increased urinary free catecholamines

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