Identify how the following hormones are regulated.  Be Specific: Human Growth Hormone Progestins Calcitonin Antidiuretic Hormone

Part 1: Describe the function of the Major Histocompatibility Complex.  Part 2: For each MHC class, identify the cells that express them, the type of antigens they express, and the type of cell they activate.

Identify a disorder that matches each condition below.  All of your answers should come from the disorders discussed in our group presentations.  While some disorders may fall into several of the categories below, you may only use a disorder once.  Briefly describe the disorder. Identify a disorder that effects the digestive system.   Identify a disorder that effects the thyroid gland.   Identify a lymphatic disorder.   Identify a disorder that more commonly effects older people

Antibodies constitute an important part of blood proteins and are also referred to as __________.

Part 1: Define “induced” and “naturally acquired” active acquired immunity.  Part 2: Identify one advantage and one disadvantage for both.

Part 1: What is the primary way the levels of a hormone in the blood is regulated? Part 2: Identify and describe the three ways to regulate/modify levels of a hormone in the blood.  Give an example of each type.

Calcitonin is made by the __________ of the thyroid gland.

I certify that my work is my own and I have not used help from other individuals or any other outside source. 

Describe the most common process/pathway by which an amino acid based hormone would increase the metabolic activity of its target cell.  Be sure to identify your second messenger and all other important molecules.

EHR Continued: Nursing 2/28 1415 Nursing Note: Client arrived from community clinic to adjoining community hospital. Client states she is feeling crampy, feels like she is still “wet down there,” and thought it was from having sex last night. States she was not expecting to have to stay at a hospital and is very scared to deliver early since she has no car seat or baby supplies yet. Discussed plan of care. Placed on EFM. FHR 142 beats per minute. Assessment completed. Sterile vaginal exam performed, client is 2 cm dilated, 25% effaced, and -3 station. Tocodynamometry  Date  Frequency Duration Strength 2/28 1415 Toco applied 2/28 1430 3-5 mins 20-40 sec Mild Fetal Heart Rate Date Result Notes 2/28 1415 142 External fetal monitoring applied 2/28 1430 140 Moderate variability, no decelerations   PROVIDER PRESCRIPTIONS & NOTES 2/28 1400 Prescriptions: Admit to hospital Sterile vaginal exam to check for dilation Continuous EFM Ceftriaxone 1 g IV infusion q24h Fetal fibronectin test Nifedipine 10 mg by mouth q4h until contractions are rare, then 30 mg q8h for no more than 24 hours Betamethasone 12 mg IM q24h times two doses Modified bed rest with bathroom privileges Before answering this question, review the client’s health information in the EHR. Identify if each action is indicated or not indicated in the plan of care. Use the drop downs to answer the questions as indicated or not indicated. 1- Instruct client to report rupture of membranes, increase in cramping or pelvic pressure immediately. [choice1] 2- Refer to social services for help with obtaining car seat and baby supplies. [choice2] 3-Administer betamethasone. [choice3] 4-Prepare for insertion of foley catheter. [choice4] 5-Help client to identify and use appropriate coping strategies. [choice5] 6-Prepare for epidural placement. [choice6] 7-Position in modified Trandelenburg’s position. [choice7] 8-Administer tocolytics. [choice8] 9-Administer appropriate antibiotics. [choice9]  10- Prepare for a precipitous delivery. [choice10] Lippincott Client Cases for Clinical Judgement