Which of the following glands of the endocrine system are responsible for secreting glucose which controls blood sugar level??
A) Adrenal
B) Parathyroid
C) Pituitary
D) Pancreatic islets
D
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An adult male patient will begin androgen therapy for testicular failure. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the treatment regimen?
a. "I will need to have x-rays of my hands and feet every 6 months." b. "My libido may improve while I am taking this medication." c. "Taking this drug may lead to the devel-opment of prostate cancer." d. "This will restore fertility, so I can have a child."
You are instructing a patient about how to help prevent the spread of diarrhea. Which important point should you stress?
a. "When travelling internationally it is best to drink bottled water with ice cubes." b. "Be sure to wash your hands after using the bathroom or changing diapers." c. "Always wear clean gloves when handling raw meat or poultry." d. "Cut down on your fluid intake to decrease the number of diarrhea episodes."
Which laboratory blood value is most
important for you to monitor when a patient is prescribed both colestipol (Colestid) and warfarin (Coumadin)? a. Hematocrit b. Hemoglobin c. Red blood cell (RBC) count d. International normalized ratio (INR)
Which type of health care organization has demonstrated fewer hierarchical levels, more autonomy for nurses, and effective leadership?
a. tertiary care centre b. primary care centre c. magnet hospital d. tertiary care hospital