Hypercortisolism - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

When performing a visual acuity test, the nurse practitioner notes 20/30 in the left eye and 20/60 in the right eye. The next step is to A- Have the patient return in 2 weeks for a follow-up vision screen B- Dilate the eyes and retest C- Refer the patient to an ophthalmologist D- Document this as a normal finding. Question 2 The American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Disorder fifth edition (DMS-5) describes Munchausen Syndrome by proxy as A- A self-inflicted injur...

80. Daily fluid loss from lungs 81. Daily fluid loss via kidneys 82. A sign of hypocalcemia. Carpal spasm caused by inflating a blood pressure cuff above the client's systolic pressure and leaving it in place for 3 minutes. 83. A patient w/COPD is most likely to have: respiratory acidosis metabolic acidosis respiratory alkalosis metabolic alkalosis 84. A patient w/DKA is most likely to have: respiratory acidosis metabolic acidosis respiratory alkalosis metabolic alkalosis ...

QUESTION Addison's Disease (Adrenal Gland Hypofunction) Answer: •Adrenal insufficiency QUESTION findings in Addison's Disease Answer: •hypotension, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, hyperpigmentation QUESTION Addisonian crisis Answer: life-threatening event, need for cortisol and aldosterone is greater than available supply; usually occurs in response to stressful event; severe hypotension QUESTION Cushing's (Hypercortisolism) Answer: •Excess secretion of cortisol from adrenal...

Where are the adrenal glands located? (10/18) Adrenal glands are located at superior pole of each kidney What does the adrenal cortex and the adrenal medulla secrete? (10/18) The adrenal cortex secretes DHEA, mineralocorticoids (e.g., aldosteron) and glucocorticoids (eg, cortisol). The adrenal medulla secretes catecholamines (eg, epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine). What are 5 of the major disorders of the adrenal cortex? (10/18) 1. Hypercortisolism (Cushing syndrome) 2. Adrenal i...

DHYG 222 Question and answers 100% correct 2024 Endocrine Disorders Hyperpituitarism Hyperthyroidism (Thyrotoxicosis, Graves Disease) Hypothyroidism (Cretinism, Myxedema) Hyperparathyroidism Diabetes Mellitus Addison Disease (Primary Hypoadrenocorticism) Hypercortisolism Hyperpituitarism Clinical/Oral

A nurse is caring for a patient who is status post an upper endoscopic procedure. Which of the following should be included as priority in the post procedure assessment? a. Gag reflex 2.) A 40 year old female presents to the emergency room with upper abdominal pain radiating to her right shoulder and nausea, upon assessment the patient’s temperature is 101.2 degrees F, heart rate 110, and blood pressure 140/82. Based on the patient’s presentations, which of the following do you anticip...

Final Exam: NUR2392/ NUR 2392 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Multidimensional Care II Guide| Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A | 100% Correct- Rasmussen Q: Cushings causes pituitary adenoma, chronic use of corticosteroids Q: Cushings S/S Answer: ‘ BP/BGL, muscle weakness, thin extremeties, buffalo hump, moons face, weight gain, fatigue, ‘ appetite, ‘ risk for infection, potruding abdomen Q: Cushing's psychosocial assessment Answer: hypercortisolism can result...

What is anaphoresis? - process of infusing a negative (alkaline) product into the skin- used in galvanic current Can electrologists use anaphoresis? - No, electrologists are not allowed to use anaphoresis What is the skin type that need test spots? - Fitzpatrick 3+4 What should be the biggest concern for a client with darker skin? - Erythema, Edema, Blanching, Keloid What is Cushing Syndrome? - hypercortisolism; caused by either excess steroid use,ectopic A.C.T.H. What should you do if ep...

IBEC Electrolysis & Laser State Test 2024| 100% Score What is anaphoresis? process of infusing a negative (alkaline) product into the skin- used in galvanic current Can electrologists use anaphoresis? No, electrologists are not allowed to use anaphoresis What is the skin type that need test spots? Fitzpatrick 3+4 What should be the biggest concern for a client with darker skin? Erythema, Edema, Blanching, Keloid What is Cushing Syndrome? hypercortisolism; caused by either excess ster...

FNP BOARD EXAM – Questions & Answers (100% Correct) FNP BOARD EXAM – Questions & Answers (100% Correct) A 44-year-old premenopausal woman has an acute, painful compression fracture of a lumbar vertebra. Clinical evaluation shows osteoporosis. Which of the following is the most likely underlying condition causing the fracture? 1. Milk alkali syndrome 2. Cushing's disease 3. Paget disease of bone 4. Chronic adrenal insufficiency - ANSWER - Cushing's disease: A pituitary adenoma...

WKU Nursing Med Surg Final Exam Questions Reviewed And Revised With Correct Answers 1) What is the reference rage for sodium? - ANSWER 145 2) What is the reference rage for potassium? - ANSWER 3.5-5.0 3) What is the reference rage for calcium? - ANSWER 10.5 136 4) What is the reference rage for magnesium? - ANSWER 1.8-2.6 5) What is the reference rage for chloride? - ANSWER 106 9.0 98 6) What is the most important and most sensitive water loss ...