Match the Terms Often Associated with End of Life to the Proper

question 31

Multiple Choice

Match the terms often associated with end of life to the proper reference.
-"Why me?" stage

• A)terminal illness
• B)yearning-searching
• C)DNR order
• D)death
• E)transition
• F)living will
• G)donor card
• H)denial
• I)anger
• J)health-care proxy

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Definitions:

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that allows cells to absorb glucose from the blood, thus lowering blood glucose levels.

Glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that promotes the increase of blood glucose levels by stimulating the liver to break down glycogen into glucose.

Thyroxine

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland, important for regulation of metabolism and growth.

Hyperthyroidism

A condition characterized by excessive production of thyroid hormones, leading to an overactive thyroid.