The correct answer to this question is B. The labeled gland is called the pituitary gland. This gland is a small organ found at the base of the brand. It is so small, it is the size of a pea. The...Read More
Hyperglycemia. which develops from glucocorticoid excess. is a manifestation of Cushings syndrome. With successful treatment of the disorder. serum glucose levels...Read More
Biguanides. such as metformin. lower blood glucose by reducing the amount of glucose produced by the liver. Sulfonylureas and Meglitinides stimulate the beta cells of the...Read More
Hypoglycemic coma-(e) this patient has experienced hypoglycemic coma. he does not have detectable c peptide, which indicates that
there is no endogenous insulin production, as would be expected in...Read More
Portal capillaries connect the hypothalamus and the adenohypophysis (also called the anterior pituitary or anterior lobe). This network of capillaries is called the hypophyseal portal system. The...Read More
When a patient with diabetes mellitus type 1 is unresponsive. the nurse should focus on and treat for hypoglycemia. as this is more likely than hyperglycemia. This is an...Read More
Pheochromocytoma causes excessive production of epinephrine and norepinephrine. natural catecholamines that raise the blood pressure. Phentolamine. an...Read More
Gangrenous necrosis-(c) severe peripheral atherosclerotic disease is a common complication of long-standing diabetes mellitus.
atherosclerotic narrowing of the arteries to the lower legs can cause...Read More