Addison’s disease - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

This study note covers materials from the book, class, and saunders. It covers Cancer of the breast & colon; Hyperthyroidism & Hypothyroidism; Hypercortisolism/ Cushing’s Syndrome & Acute Adrenal Insufficiency (Addison’s disease); Cholecystitis/Cholelithiasis; and Urothelial (bladder) Cancer.

Test Bank for Abrams’ Clinical Drug Therapy: Rationales for Nursing Practice, 12th Edition by Geralyn Frandsen SECTION 1: The Conceptual Framework of Pharmacology** - Chapter 1: The Foundation of Pharmacology: Quality and Safety - Chapter 2: Basic Concepts and Processes - Chapter 3: Medication Administration and the Nursing Process of Drug Therapy **SECTION 2: Drug Therapy Throughout the Lifespan** - Chapter 4: Pharmacology and the Care of Infants and Pediatric Patients - Chapter 5: Pha...

NRNP 6550 FINAL EXAM COMPLETE SET QUESTIONS WITH EXPERT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS | LATEST UPDATE QUESTION 2 1. Janet is admitted with symptomatic tachycardia. Her pulse is 160 b.p.m. and she is weak, diaphoretic, and anxious. Physical examination reveals a 5’4” 107 lb black female who is awake, alert, and oriented, anxious, with moist skin and racing pulse. Her blood pressure is 140/100 mm Hg. Temperature and respiratory rate are within normal limits. The patient admits to having a “...

Endocrine Q1: Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating blood glucose levels? A) Insulin B) Cortisol C) Thyroxine D) Glucagon Answer: A) Insulin Elaboration: Insulin, produced by the pancreas, lowers blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into the body's cells. In diabetes, this regulation is impaired. Diabetes Type 1 & 2 Q2: A patient with Type 2 diabetes is prescribed Metformin. What is the primary action of this medication? A) Increases insulin p...

NRNP 6550 FINAL EXAM – WALDEN UNIVERSITY A Foley lodged in the urethra causing post- . renal failure B Decreased renal perfusion causing prerenal . failure C Age-related decreased eGFR causing . prerenal failure D Post-surgical rhabdomyolysis causing . intrarenal failure 1 points QUESTION 2 1. Janet is admitted with symptomatic tachycardia. Her pulse is 160 b.p.m. and she is weak, diaphoretic, and anxious. Physical examination reveals a 5’4” 107 lb black female who is awake, ...

 Question 2 1 out of 1 points Central obesity, “moon” face, and dorsocervical fat pad are associated with: A . Metabolic syndrome B . Unilateral pheochromocytoma C . Cushing’s syndrome D . None of the above  Question 3 1 out of 1 points An elderly man is started on lisinopril and hydrochlorhiazide for hypertension. Three days later, he returns to the office complaining of left great toe pain. On exam, the nurse practitioner notes an edematous, erythematous tender ...

NU 621 Week 4 Exam Questions With Correct Answers Latest GRADED. Blood tests from a patient with Graves would reveal: Select one: a. Decreased levels of TSH b. Increased levels of TSI c. Increased levels of TH d. All of the above Feedback The correct answer is: All of the above. Q 4 Question 4 TSI functions as an agonist for TSH, because it functions equal to or better than natural TSH in stimulating the release of TH from the thyroid gland. Select one: a. True b. False Feedback ...

NCLEX Practice Exam 3| 40 Questions with Correct Answers Graded A+| 2024 Latest Update Question 1 A patient is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism. A nurse checking the patient’s lab results would expect which of the following changes in laboratory findings? Elevated serum calcium. Low serum parathyroid hormone (PTH). Elevated serum vitamin D. Low urine calcium. Question 1 Explanation: The parathyroid glands regulate the calcium level in th...

What syndrome has an increased production of glucocorticoids? Correct! Cushing Addison’s Hypothyroidism Diabetes mellitus Question 2 5 / 5 pts Multiple Choice: The following clinical measurements or lab values are commonly seen with Cushing syndrome EXCEPT: Hypokalemia Hypertension Elevated cortisol Correct! Hyponatremia Question 3 5 / 5 pts Multiple Choice: Signs and symptoms of Addison’s disease include each of the following EXCEPT: Hyperpigmentation Weight loss Musc...

ATI MED SURG Proctored Exam | ATI MED SURG with NGN latest update 2024 A nurse is admitting a client who has arthritic pain and reports taking ibuprofen several times daily for 3 years. Which of the following test should the nurse monitor? a. Fasting blood glucose b. Stool for occult blood - GI bleed c. Urine for white blood cells d. Serum calcium Rationale: b. Stool for occult blood - GI bleed Rationale: ATI Pharm 16. Pg. 485 Ibuprofen (NSAIDs) monitor for GI bleed (bloody, tarry s...