The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a patient and notes that the patient has low levels of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). Which physiologic process would be highly affected in the patient?

Blood pressure control.

Intestinal motility

c Follicle growing and maturation.

Insulin secretion.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

a.   GnRH does not directly affect blood pressure control.
b.   GnRH does not directly affect intestinal motility.
c.   GnRH is a hormone that stimulates the release of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), which are involved in follicle growth and maturation in the ovaries.
d.   GnRH does not directly affect insulin secretion.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

a. This is a test for renal function, not fetal lung maturity.
b. This is a test for glucose control, not fetal lung maturity.
c. An L/S ratio of 2:1 or greater indicates that the fetal lungs have reached maturity.
d. This is a test of fetal well-being and does not indicate fetal lung maturity. This ratio indicates that the fetal lungs have enough surfactant to prevent alveolar collapse and respiratory distress syndrome.

A. Select one: B. Bacterial vaginosis C. Trichomoniasis D. Chlamydia E. Candidiasis

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

a. Bacterial vaginosis may present with a vaginal discharge that is often grayish-white with a fishy odor, but it does not typically cause inflammation of the vulva.
b. Trichomoniasis can cause inflammation of the vagina and vulva, along with a frothy, greenish-yellow discharge with a strong fishy odor.
c. Chlamydia may cause vaginal discharge but typically does not present with a strong fishy odor.
d. Candidiasis (yeast infection) may cause inflammation and itching of the vulva, but the discharge is typically white, thick, and cottage cheese-like, not greenish with a fishy odor.

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The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a patient and notes that the patient has low levels of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). Which physiologic process would be highly affected in the patient?

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Correct Answer is C

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Correct Answer is B

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