Addison - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Do not delegate - ANSWER -What you can *EAT* *E*-evaluate *A*-assess * T-*teach Addison's & Cushings - ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -Elevate veins, D-Angle Arteries APGAR - ANSWER -Appearance (all pink, pink and blue, blue (pale) Pulse (>100, <100, absent) Grimace (cough, grimace, no response) Activity (flexed...

Reduced In Addison's disease, all three classes of adrenal corticosteroids are _________________ Autoimmune Up to 80% of Addison's disease cases in the US are caused by an ____________ response, which cause the adrenal cortex to be destroyed by antibodies Polyglandular Addison's disease can present along with other endocrine conditions, which is known as autoimmune ___________ syndrome Iatrogenic __________ Addison's disease may be due to adrenal hemorrhage, often related ...

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...

BSN 266 HESI RN Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam V2 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Nightingale Question: Which additional nursing assessments takes priority in response to a patient with Parkinson's disease exhibiting a mask like facial appearance? Answer: Assess swallowing abilities is a high priority for patients. Question: A patient is recently diagnosed with Addison's disease. Which instructions is most important for the nurse to...

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

Do not delegate - ANSWER -What you can *EAT* *E*-evaluate *A*-assess * T-*teach Addison's & Cushings - ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -Elevate veins, D-Angle Arteries APGAR - ANSWER -Appearance (all pink, pink and blue, blue (pale) Pulse (>100, <100, absent) Grimace (cough, grimace, no response) Activity (flexed...

Test Bank for Applied Pathophysiology: A Conceptual Approach 4e 4th Edition by Judi Nath; Carie Braun. ISBN-13: 9199 Full Chapters test bank included 1 Introduction to Pathophysiology Introduction Defining Pathophysiology Understanding Pathophysiology Pathogenesis Etiology Clinical Manifestations Diagnosis and Treatment Applying Pathophysiology Individual Health Population Health Disease Prevention Evidence-Based Practice Functional Concepts of Altered Health 2 Altered Cel...

Cushing's & Addison's Ds Review (Endocrine II)

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...