Exam 23: The Reproductive System and Related Care

Insulin is:

The thyroid gland produces a hormone which

Cushing's syndrome results when there is

Hypothyroidism is characterised by the following:

Gestational diabetes a form of diabetes that develops in a woman while she is pregnant.

When a diabetic client has neuropathy,they are not aware when a pressure point is causing skin irritation.

Your client's blood glucose reading is 65.You can wait until later to report this to your supervisor

Common complications associated with diabetes include hypoglycemia,hyperglycemia,infection,impaired circulation,and impaired vision.

NIDDM refers to:Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus

Testing for acetone is a common practice with diabetics.

Diabetes has been reduced among the aboriginal people of Canada

Two small glands that are important in helping the body adapt to stress conditions are

Disorders of the endocrine system may occur at old age.

What is glycogen?

People with diabetes are diagnosed with one of three possible types:

Thymus function virtually stops during adolescence.

When caring for the feet of a diabetic

The hypothalamus gland produces antidiuretic hormone>

All diabetic clients must be taught to avoid skin irritation.