Which of the following statements does NOT pertain to the posterior lobe?
A. It is connected to the hypothalamus by bundles of nerve fibers extending through the pituitary stalk. B. It produces two hormones: ADH and oxytocin. C. It consists of a meshwork of nerve fibers intermixed with modified neuroglial cells. D. It is composed of cords of epithelial cells containing hormones that are synthesized and stored.
D
You might also like to view...
A patient, age 24, had a traumatic amputation of his left foot in a motorcycle accident. He is receiving morphine by a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) device. He complains of a burning sensation in his left foot. The nurse should explain that
a. this is a phantom pain and that its cause is not clearly understood. b. this is not possible because his foot was amputated. c. his regular pain medication will relieve the pain. d. this phantom pain will disappear in about 1 week.
The nurse needs to administer a medication to a 4-year-old child. The medication is only available in tablet form. The nurse should
1. place the tablet on the child's tongueand give the child a drink of water. 2. break the tablet in small pieces andask the child to swallow the pieces one by one. 3. crush the tablet and mix it in ateaspoon of applesauce. 4. crush the tablet and mix it in a cupof juice.
A patient with ___________ loses contact with reality and has delusions that seem real
A) seasonal affective disorder B) posttraumatic stress disorder C) psychosis D) hypochondriasis
A patient has been receiveing an aminophylline (xanthine derivative) infustion for 24hrs. The nurse will expect to see which adverse effect when assessing the patient during the infusion?
a. CNS depression b. sinus tachycardia c. increased appetite d. temporary urinary retention