What is cushings syndrome - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

N320 EXAM 2 FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES - EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025 GRADED A+. What is one of the best ways to determine fluid status? - correct answer Weigh self on a daily basis When taking Spironolactone, the patient should avoid foods high in - correct answer Potassium Which assessment finding would indicate fluid volume deficit? - correct answer Pulse rate increases from 100 beats/min to 136 beats/min An increase in pulse compensates for the decrease in fluid volu...

N320 EXAM 2 FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES - EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025 GRADED A+. What is one of the best ways to determine fluid status? - correct answer Weigh self on a daily basis When taking Spironolactone, the patient should avoid foods high in - correct answer Potassium Which assessment finding would indicate fluid volume deficit? - correct answer Pulse rate increases from 100 beats/min to 136 beats/min An increase in pulse compensates for the decrease in fluid volu...

4 causes of IICP ANSWER : -too much CSF produced -too little CSF removed -blockage of CSF flow -bleed IICP measurement and dx testing ANSWER : >20 mmHg Increased head circumference IICP causes what to happen with the brain and occipital foramen? ANSWER : It will end up pushing the brain through the foramen 4 early signs of IICP in infants ANSWER : -high pitched cry -change in LOC -sunset eyes -vomiting 4 late signs of IICP in infants ANSWER : -bulging fontanelles -increa...

what is the priority intervention related to a patient with an indwelling catheter? - remove and assess catheter daily to decrease risk of infection foods associated to calcium oxalate stone? - beer, cola, asparagus, cabbage, milk products, vitamin D Foods associated with uric acid stones? - organ meats, venison, sardines What are vague symptoms of chronic pyelonephritis? - headache, fatigue, malaise, polyuria what are symptoms of acute pyelonephritis? - pain, fever, vomiting this techniq...

minimum length of time need to save reports in micro correct answers 2 years double zone of hemolysis correct answers Clostridium perfringens hgb ss disease gene substitution correct answers a valine substituted for a glutamic acid at the 6th position of the 13 helix of beta chain. CML translocation correct answers t(9:22) BCR-ABL, philadelphia chromosome AML translocation correct answers t(8,21) APL translocation correct answers t(15;17) Which chromosome causes CML correct ans...

Do not delegate - What you can EAT E-evaluate A-assess T-teach Addison's & Cushings - Addison's = down down down up down Cushings= up up up down up hypo/hypernatremia, hypo/hypertension, blood volume, hypo/hyperkalemia, hypo/hyperglycemia Better peripheral perfusion? - EleVate Veins, DAngle Arteries APGAR - Appearance (all pink, pink and blue, blue (pale) Pulse (>100, <100, absent) Grimace (cough, grimace, no response) Activity (flexed, flaccid, limp) Respirations (strong ...

What are the 2 types of electrolytes? cations: positive Anions: negative What is the main function of sodium in the body? to regulate and balance water Maintain osmotic pressure and assist in acid base balance What is the main function of potassium in the body? nerve impulse transmission Muscle contraction Plasma Acid base balance What is the most abundant electrolyte in the extracellular fluid (ecf)? sodium, na+ What is a normal sodium level? 135-145 meq/l What hormone assists in regu...

What part of the body do we typically see symptoms from autonomic neuropathy in type 1 diabetes? - ...ANSWER...GI: decreased esophageal motility, gastroporesis and delayed gastric emptying Symptoms of hypoglycemia (6) - ...ANSWER...tachycardia, palpitations, diaphoresis, tremors, pallor and arousal anxiety What do we teach diabetics about how to avoid hypoglycemia? - ...ANSWER...don't skip meals, take meds appropriately and pay attention to carbs Cause of primary hyperparathyroid...

What is one of the best ways to determine fluid status? - correct answer Weigh self on a daily basis When taking Spironolactone, the patient should avoid foods high in - correct answer Potassium Which assessment finding would indicate fluid volume deficit? - correct answer Pulse rate increases from 100 beats/min to 136 beats/min An increase in pulse compensates for the decrease in fluid volume A patient with a sodium level of 178 is ordered to be started on 0.45% Saline. What is the most...

pathology irene Gold Boards Exam Questions and Questions 100% Pass calcium infiltration into normal tissue E.g. HYpervitaminosis D - Answer- metastatic calcification calcium infiltration into abnormal / damaged tissue . E.g. Calification of the aorta , athersclerosis - Answer- Calcification Dystrophic Caseous NEcrosis - Answer- degeneration and death of tissue with a cheese-like appearance caseous necrosis - Answer- tuberculosis coagulation - Answer- myocardial infarction liquefaction ...