An Adolescent Is Being Seen in the Clinic for Evaluation

question 34

Multiple Choice

An adolescent is being seen in the clinic for evaluation of acromegaly.The nurse understands that which event occurs with acromegaly?

• A) There is a lack of growth hormone (GH) being produced.
• B) There is excess GH after closure of the epiphyseal plates.
• C) There is an excess of GH before the closure of the epiphyseal plates.
• D) There is a lack of thyroid hormone being produced.

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Definitions:

Gray Matter

The darker tissue of the brain and spinal cord, consisting mainly of nerve cell bodies and branching dendrites.

Frontal Lobes

Regions of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for decision making, problem solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.

Myelination

The process of forming a myelin sheath around the nerves, improving the speed and efficiency of electrical impulses.

Recommendations

Advice or suggestions offered with regard to prudent future action, often given formally after careful consideration.