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Select the normal parameters for temperature, pulse, respirations, BP, and pulse ox for an adult patient.

• Temperature: 36.5-37.5°C, Pulse: 60-100 bpm, Respirations: 12-20/min, BP: 120/80 mmHg, Pulse ox: 95-100%

• Temperature: 38-39°C, Pulse: 40-60 bpm, Respirations: 8-12/min, BP: 140/90 mmHg, Pulse ox: 85-90%

• Temperature: 35-36°C, Pulse: 100-120 bpm, Respirations: 20-30/min, BP: 100/60 mmHg, Pulse ox: 90-95%

• Temperature: 37-38°C, Pulse: 80-120 bpm, Respirations: 10-16/min, BP: 130/85 mmHg, Pulse ox: 80-85%

What is the normal blood glucose range?

• 70-110 mg/dL

• 60-110 mg/dL

• 40-60 mg/dL

• 90-100 mg/dL

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Which of the following are signs and symptoms (S/S) of hyperglycemia?

• Increased thirst, frequent urination, and blurred vision

• Cold sweats, shakiness, and confusion

• Sudden weight gain, decreased appetite, and bradycardia

• Low blood pressure, dry skin, and slow pulse

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The signs and symptoms (S/S) of hypoglycemia include:

• Sweating, shakiness, confusion, and fatigue

• High fever and chills

• Persistent cough and sore throat

• Severe abdominal pain and vomiting

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Important information that should be included in the patient/family teaching related to growth hormone administration includes:

• GH must be administered before the epiphyseal plates close

• GH must be administered first thing in the morning before breakfast

• GH is only available in a pill form, children must be able to swallow large pills

• GH must be administered before the fontanels close

Routine assessments that should be performed on a child who is taking growth hormone include:

• Monitoring growth velocity, thyroid function, glucose tolerance, and bone age

• Height and weight, pineal gland function

• Checking vision and hearing regularly

• Regular culture and sensitivity testing

A complication of prolonged use of growth hormone is:

• Acromegaly

• Hypothyroidism

• Anemia

• Hypercalcemia

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Too much growth hormone can cause which of the following conditions if excessive GH administration is BEFORE puberty?

• Acromegaly

• Diabetes insipidus

• Hypothyroidism

• Addison's disease

• Gigantism

Growth hormone should be administered at what time?

• At night

• In the morning

• In the afternoon

• After meals

Tests performed to diagnose &/or evaluate treatment of diabetes mellitus include:

• Fasting blood glucose and HbA1c

• Diabetes can only be diagnosed via HbA1c

• Diabetes can only be diagnosed via fasting blood glucose check

• Serum calcium, lipid profile, and chest X-ray