An adult female patient presents to the office complaining that she is having trouble losing weight despite following a strict diet and exercising daily. On physical exam you note central obesity, thin extremities, oily skin, and striae across her abdomen. A screening test to check for excess of which hormone should be checked in this patient?

A nurse is caring for a patient who is one day postoperative following a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. While assessing the patient, the nurse notes a large area of clear drainage seeping from the nasal packing. Which of the following should be the nurse’s initial action?

A nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of treatment in a client diagnosed with acromegaly who has been receiving somatostatin analog therapy. Which clinical finding indicates that the treatment is effective?

A nurse is caring for a patient who experienced childhood abuse. When the nurse enters the room to perform a physical assessment, the patient becomes agitated and verbally aggressive, pushing the nurse’s hand away. This behavior is best interpreted as which trauma response?

A nurse wants to integrate the principles of trauma-informed care into their practice. Which of the following is not one of the six core principles?

If consumption is $270 and saving is $240, then disposable income

Digestive System (Fill in Blank): The stomach has cells that produce pepsin.  Pepsin helps to digest , which can be broken down into amino acids.  This also needs the acid, , which is created in the stomach which has a pH of about .  The first part of the small intestine, the , will get alkaline digestive juices from the accessory organs, the and the . will help emulsify fats. Another enzyme, , will help digest carbohydrates. The food will then travel in the small intestine in wave-like motions of smooth muscle called that bring it to the last part of the small intestine called the.  This is where a lot of absorption occurs.  Fats are taken into the vessels as fatty acids, while amino acids and glucose are taken into vessels for transport.

Answer the two questions below:  This is called the distal tubule. It is said to have “facultative reabsorption” of water and other electrolytes. What does this mean? What TWO hormones work in this area? What are their functions in this area?

Match the concept to the name: 

Part 7 Short Answer: Unit 5 – Reproduction and Homeostasis Matching (5 pts) – Match the word with the correct phrase (not all letters will be used).