Buffalo hump - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A 35-year-old female client who complains of weight gain, facial hair, absent menstruation, frequent bruising, and acne is diagnosed with Cushing's syndrome. Cushing's syndrome is most likely caused by: an inborn error of metabolism. an ectopic corticotropin-secreting tumor. a corticotropin-secreting pituitary adenoma. adrenal carcinoma. - ️️a corticotropin-secreting pituitary adenoma. A client has been diagnosed with myxedema from long-standing hypothyroidism. What clinical manif...

CCEP's Gen PathHypercortisolism -iatrogenic -OBESITY with thin extremities -moon face -buffalo hump -high BP -depression -fatigue/sleep disorders - correct answer Cushing's Syndrome What is the most common non-iatrogenic cause of CUSHING'S SYNDROME? - correct answer cushion's DISEASE - secondary Excess pituitary ACH Hyperthyroidism (hypertrophy of thyroid gland) AUTOIMMUNE -EXOTHALAMUS -intolerance to heat -fatigue, anxiety, nervousness, DECREASED WIEGHT -decreased T...

CCEP's Gen PathHypercortisolism -iatrogenic -OBESITY with thin extremities -moon face -buffalo hump -high BP -depression -fatigue/sleep disorders - correct answer Cushing's Syndrome What is the most common non-iatrogenic cause of CUSHING'S SYNDROME? - correct answer cushion's DISEASE - secondary Excess pituitary ACH Hyperthyroidism (hypertrophy of thyroid gland) AUTOIMMUNE -EXOTHALAMUS -intolerance to heat -fatigue, anxiety, nervousness, DECREASED WIEGHT -decreased T...

A 39-year-old male sees you for evaluation of high blood pressure. His past medical history is unremarkable. On examination he has a BMI of 32 kg/m2 and you note that he has a round face and a plethoric complexion. His blood pressure is 150/98 mm Hg, his pulse rate is 88 beats/min, and his respiratory rate is 16/min. Other notable findings include a prominent dorsal cervical fat pad and supraclavicular fat pads, as well as violaceous striae on his trunk. Laboratory findings are notable only for ...

ATI MED SURGE PROCTORED EXAM COMPLETE SET QUESTIONS AND EXPERT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS WITH RATIONALE 1. A nurse is caring for a client who has Cushing's syndrome. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to observe? (Select all that apply.) 1) Buffalo hump 2) Purple striations 3) Moon face INCORRECT 4) Tremors INCORRECT 5) Obese extremities Answer Rationale: Buffalo hump is correct. Cushing's syndrome is a disease caused by an increased production ofco...

ABFM HYPERTENSION EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A 2024 A 39-year-old male sees you for evaluation of high blood pressure. His past medical history is unremarkable. On examination he has a BMI of 32 kg/m2 and you note that he has a round face and a plethoric complexion. His blood pressure is 150/98 mm Hg, his pulse rate is 88 beats/min, and his respiratory rate is 16/min. Other notable findings include a prominent dorsal cervical fat pad and supraclavicular fat pads, as well as viola...

NWHSU PDX Midterm Exam Questions And Answers Truncal obesity, Buffalo hump and a moon face are indications of? Cushing's Disease Name a disease caused by to much cortisol? Cushing's Disease A person exhibiting large hands, a big jaw, and face may be afflicted with? Acromegaly The loss of the lateral 1/3 of the eyebrows may indicate? Hypothyroid

A 77 year old lifetime smoker has been diagnosed with a tumor in his lung at the site of an old tubercle scarring site, located in a peripheral area of his bronchiolar tissue. What is this client's most likely diagnosis? A. Adenocarcinoma B. Squamos cell carcinoma C. Small cell lung cancer D. Large Cell Carcinoma - Adenocarcinoma When educating a student who lives in a crowded apartment and diagnosed with tuberculosis, the college school nurse will emphasis, A. Once your fever goes awa...

ATI RN Predictor Study Exam questions with complete solution Addison's Disease - ANSWER-- Is an endocrine disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormone cortisol and in some cases, the hormone aldosterone. - The disease is characterized by weight loss, muscle weakness, fatigue, low BP and hyperpigmentation (darkening) of the skin in both exposed and non-exposed parts of the body. Common symptoms of Addison's Disease - ANSWER-- Weight loss - Hyperpigm...

Rasmussen NUR 2063 / NUR2063: Essentials of Pathophysiology Exam 2 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Graded A+ What are the functions of the kidneys? Regulation of blood pressure; regulating blood osmolarity; removal of toxins; blood filtration; activate vitamin D What are the clinical manifestations of benign prostatic hypertrophy? dribbling; difficulty initiating urine stream; hesitancy; urinary retention, decreased stream What substance controls the reabsorption of water from the collecting d...