Question 1

The main function of parathyroid hormone is to maintain a normal blood __________ level.

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Question 2

To produce adequate levels of thyroid hormones, the thyroid gland needs ___________, a mineral that is present in vegetables and seafood.

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Question 3

Weight gain, edema, hypertension, facial rounding, and psychological changes are all ________________ associated with long-term corticosteroid therapy.

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Question 4

Corticosteroid therapy also interferes with the _______________ between the adrenal glands and the pituitary. After withdrawal of corticosteroids, the chemical signal system between the glands takes several months to return to normal.

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Question 5

The availability of iodized _____________ helps people take in enough iodine to fulfill the needs of the thyroid.

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Question 6

The rate of absorption of insulin is greatest in the _____________, followed by the arm, thigh, and buttocks.

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Question 7

The thyroid hormones control __________________, which is the rate at which all cells produce energy.

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Question 8

Be aware of the peak action time for the type of insulin you are giving. This will enable you to be alert for signs of ___________________, and have juice or sugar available, if necessary.

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Question 9

Signs of _____________________ include intolerance to cold, personality changes, fatigue, dry skin, brittle nails, slow speech, and weight gain.

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Question 10

The gland located at the base of the brain, referred to as the "master gland," is the ________________.

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Question 11

When prescribing corticosteroids, doctors try to prescribe the _______ dose possible for the _____________ time needed to achieve the desired therapeutic effect.

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Question 12

One problem with corticosteroid therapy is that it masks ______________ and may cause it to spread.

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Question 13

Insulin strength is measured in ____________.

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Question 14

Gigantism occurs when the pituitary secretes too much growth hormone in a ____________.

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Question 15

When mixing regular and intermediate-acting insulin in one syringe, draw up the intermediate-acting insulin ________________.

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Question 16

When the pituitary secretes too much growth hormone in an adult, it is termed _______________.

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Question 17

Insulin is most commonly administered using the __________________ route.

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Question 18

The endocrine system is made up of glands, structures that produce and secrete chemical substances called _________________ directly into the bloodstream.

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Question 19

Lente, Ultralente, and NPH insulin should be _____________, whereas regular insulin should be ___________.

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Question 20

The _________________ gland is wrapped around the trachea just below the larynx, or voice box.

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Quiz 15: Drugs for the Endocrine System