Addison disease - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

2024 NSG 533 / NSG 533 Chapter 20 Nausea and Vomiting Exam 1 Advanced Pharmacology Complete Review Questions and Verified Answers 100% Correct Grade A What are endocrine/metabolic causes of N/V? - ANSWER-1. Pregnancy (NVP or hyperemesis gravidarum) 2. Uremia 3. Diabetic keto acidosis 4. Hyperthyroidism 5. Parathyroid disease 6. Addison disease

VATI Med-Surg Pre-Assessment Exam (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) | Review Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A Question: A staff nurse is teaching a client who has Addison's disease about the disease process. The client asks the nurse what causes Addison's disease. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? A. "It is caused by the lack of production of insulin by the pancreas.." B. "It is caused by the lack of production of aldosterone by th...

Question:- Meningitis and infants {{Correct Ans- Alterations in temperature, vomiting seizures and nuchal rigidity Question:- Heart Failure what action should the nurse initially take {{Correct Ans- Breath sounds Question:- EMTALA states that {{Correct Ans- Clients should be stable before they can be discharged. Prohibits refusing to care for clients who are uninsured. Question:- How to prevent vasovagal response {{Correct Ans- Avoid bearing down, use an arm reacher to grab items, avoid ...

Mark Klimek Lectures 1-12 Updated 2024 with complete solutions Lecture 1— Acid-Base Balance Dumping/HH Ventilators Electrolytes: K+, CA, MG, and NA Lecture 2— Alcohol TX for HyperKalemia Wernicke Overdose and Withdrawal Lecture 7— Thyroid (Hyper-, Hypo-) S/Sx Adrenal Cortex (Addison Aminoglycosides Disease, Cushing) Peak and Trough Toys Laminectomy Lecture 3— Drug Toxicities (Lithium, Lanoxin, Dilantin, Bilirubin, Lecture 8— Lab Values Aminophyl...

BIO 669 Exam 2 Questions with All Correct Answers A clinical feature of addison disease is: a. Truncal (abdominal) obesity b. Muscle wasting and thin extremities c. Cardiac hypertrophy and hypertension d. Hyperpigmentation - Answer- d. Hyperpigmentation Decreased hypothalamic function of all associated hormones will result in a increase in the anterior pituitary production/release of: a. Prolactin b. Luteinizing hormone (LH) c. Growth hormone (GH) d. Thyroid stimul...

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 postsurgical patient who has small tortuous veins and had a difficult IV insertion. The patient is now receiving IV medications on a regular basis. What is the best nursing intervention to minimize the adverse effects of this drug therapy? A) Monitor the patient's bleeding time B) Check the patient's blood glucose levels C) Record baseline vital signs D) Monitor the IV site for redness, swelling, or pain A patient is in the clinic after 6 weeks of taking riluzo...

BOC Clinical Chemistry Questions and Answers Already Passed What is the primary role of insulin in the body? A) Increase blood glucose levels B) Lower blood glucose levels C) Increase fat storage D) Promote muscle growth Which enzyme is commonly measured to assess liver function? A) Amylase B) Lipase C) Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) D) Creatine kinase What does a high blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level typically indicate? A) Liver dysfunction B) Kidney impairment C) Heart fa...

4 things about hyperthyroidism - Graves' Disease Exophthalmos Thyroidectomy Goiter 4 things about SIADH - Increased ADH Can't excrete diluted urine Decreased Sodium (135-145) Increased Fluid Volume 5 things about Adrenal insufficiency - Addison Disease Corticosteroid use Decreased glucose also Increased glucose from steroids ACTH done to see if pituitary gland is functioning Monitor fluids and electrolytes 5 things about Hyperparathyroidism - Decreased bone density Decreased PTH ...