What Effects of an Altered Pituitary Secretion in a Child

question 23

Multiple Choice

What effects of an altered pituitary secretion in a child with meningitis indicates syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) ?

• A) Hypotension
• B) Serum sodium is decreased
• C) Urinary output is decreased
• D) Evidence of overhydration
• E) Urine specific gravity is increased

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Definitions:

Inductor

A passive electronic component that stores energy in a magnetic field when electrical current flows through it.

Current-Limiting

A feature or device designed to limit the maximum current that can flow in an electric circuit, protecting the circuit from damage caused by overcurrent.

Reactance

The opposition to current flow in an AC circuit offered by pure inductance or pure capacitance.

Inductance

The property of a conductor by which a change in current through it induces an electromotive force (EMF) in both the conductor itself and in any nearby conductors.