A client with a suspected diagnosis of primary hypothyroidism would most likely demonstrate which serum laboratory value?

Hypothalamus is the coordinating center of the brain for endocrine, behavioral, and autonomic nervous system function.  The Hypothalamus produces hormones that are either releasing or inhibiting hormones and act on the anterior pituitary.  Which of the following is an hormone produced by the hypothalamus?

A 70-year-old woman’s family physician has recommended a vitamin D supplement. The woman states that she tries hard to take as few pills as possible and questions her physician on the rationale and necessity of the hormone. How can the physician most accurately reply to the client’s concerns?

A nurse practitioner is offering teaching to a group of older adult women who are attending a wellness group. One of the women has asked for advice about preventing osteoporosis, which affects many of her friends. What is the best response to the woman’s query?

Stroke is an acute focal neurologic deficit from a vascular disorder that injures brain tissue.  It remains the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in the United States.  Which of the following is the most common form of stroke 

Which of these activities or conditions will suppress the secretion of growth hormone (GH)?

Hormones that bind to receptors located on the outside of the cell work through second messenger mechanisms this means that the: 

Due to her progressing osteoarthritis (OA), an 80-year-old woman is no longer able to perform her activities of daily living without assistance. Which phenomenon most likely underlies the woman’s situation?

Which newborn infant demonstrates the highest risk of presenting with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)?

The nurse practitioner performing a musculoskeletal assessment of a client with osteoarthritis would expect the following assessment finding knowing the pathophysiology of the disease.