Question

The nurse is caring for a 34-year old patient with an extremely elevated growth hormone level follwing diagnosis with an anterior tumor. What additional findings woudl the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.

A. Enlarged tongue

B. Hypotension

C. Muscular atrophy

d. Height Increases

E. Decreased IGF-1

The nurse is assessing a patient suspected of having hyperparathyroidism. What findings are consistent with this diagnosis? Select all that apply.

A. Pathological Fractures

B. Headache

C. Hypercalcemia

D. Positive Chvostek's sign

E. Tetany

Answer 1

1.D. With an extremely elevated growth hormone the patient may have abnormal increase in height also known as gigantism.

2. C. Hyperparathyroidism is a condition in which there is increase in secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH), one of the causes is benign tumor, it causes increase in production of blood calcium levels therefore the correct answer should be hypercalcemia.