A patient's thyroid gland has secreted T3 and T4 into the bloodstream. This occurs in response to the stimulation of a hormone originating in the:
A) Anterior pituitary gland
B) Adrenal cortex
C) Parathyroid gland
D) Pancreas
A
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a. "Avoid large crowds and people who are ill." b. "Check over-the-counter meds for acetaminophen." c. "Take this medicine exactly as prescribed." d. "You have a higher risk of developing cancer."
A nurse spills some liquid antineoplastic drug on the unit floor. What should the nurse do to avoid self-contamination with the antineoplastic drug?
A) Cover the drug spill with a disposable paper pad B) Pour a disinfectant on the drug spill C) Pour a 70% alcohol solution over the drug spill D) Avoid cleaning the spill area with water
A 12-year-old child with congenital heart block codes in the Emergency Department. The parents witness this and stare at the resuscitation scene unfolding before them. The best nursing intervention in this situation is which of the following?
1. Ask the parents to leave until the child has stabilized 2. Ask the parents to call the family to come in to watch the resuscitation 3. Ask the parents to sit near the child's face and hold his hand 4. Ask the parents to stand at the foot of the cart to watch
Which assessment question is particularly important to ask of a veteran of the Iraq conflict?
a. "Have you ever experienced a migraine headache?" b. "Could you ever see yourself considering suicide?" c. "Do you feel anxious when you find yourself in a confined space like an elevator?" d. "Would you say that your sleep patterns provide you with sufficient amounts of recuperative rest?"