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What is Insulin and glucagon
Two hormones work in opposition to regulate blood glucose level
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What is Tetany
Accidental removal of thyroid gland can cause
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What is feet
What should be inspected daily for pt with peripheral neuropathy
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What is Growth Hormone (somatotropin)
What hormone affects cell division
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What is Tracheostomy Set
What is important to have at bedside following a thyroidectomy
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What is Parathyroid Hormone
Hormone that increases calcium absorption by the kidneys
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What is Urine Specific Gravity
Which lab value should the nurse monitor for diabetes insipidus
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What is Glucagon and Epinephrine
2 Hormones that cause liver to convert glycogen to glucose
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What is check blood glucose level
What would the nurse do first to a diabetic patient who is oriented, diaphoretic and mild tremors
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What is Negative Feedback
The effect of the hormone reverses the initial stimulus and leads to decreased secretion of the hormone
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What is 4 -6 %
Normal HbA1c
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