Hypocortisolism - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PSIO 305 EXAM 3 100% VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Which of the following statement is true? -PTSD is entirely genetically determined -Monozygotic twins and dizygotic twins have the same concordance for PTSD -People with pre-existing hypocortisolism is more likely to develop PTSD -Early childhood experience does not confer PTSD susceptability -None of above is true - People with pre-existing hypocortisolism is more likely to develop PTSD * In PTSD, E/NE and CRH levels are elevated, but...

Final Exam: NSG 318/ NSG318 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology Review | Qs & As | 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: When administering Nexium, or any Proton Pump Inhibitor, what should you observe? Answer: Observe hepatic function - this elevates AST, ALT Q: Should Nexium be taken with food or on an empty stomach? Answer: On an empty stomach - this allows the stomach lining to be coated. Taking this with food blocks this process. Q: What is the ...

Normal ABG Values pH: 7.35-7.45 PCO2: 35-45mm Hg PO2: 80 to 100 mm Hg HCO3: 22-26 mEq/L Addison's Disease/Hypocortisolism s/sx Insufficient secretion of glucocorticoids & mineralocorticoids -Lethargy -Fatigue -Muscle weakness -GI disturbances/anorexia -Menstrual changes/impotence -Bronze pigmentation -HypOglycemia -HypOnatremia -HypERkalemia

NSG 4100 EXAM 2 Problem set Exam Questions with all answers Correctly provided Latest 2024/2025 What to monitor for hypoaldosteronism? - correct answer -bp -urine output Interventions for hypoaldosteronism - correct answer -glucocorticoids -encourage sodium -increase fluids -take bp q4h -avoid foods with potassium What kind of diet should someone with cushings have? - correct answer -fluid control -low sodium and low carbs -high potassium (potatoes), protein and calcium What i...

AGACNP BOARD PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ 4 types of burns - -thermal chemical electrical radiation 5 Ps of pheochromacytoma - -pressure (persistent/ resistent HTN) pain (Headache) palpitations ( tachycardia and tremors) Perspiration ( profuse with flushing) Pallor ( secondary to vasccontriction) 6 Ps of compartment syndrome - -Pain Parathesia Paresis Pallor Poiklothermia pulselessness Absolute contraindications for fibrinolysis - -HX of Cerebrovascular event Non-hemo...

Which of the following statement is true? -PTSD is entirely genetically determined -Monozygotic twins and dizygotic twins have the same concordance for PTSD -People with pre-existing hypocortisolism is more likely to develop PTSD -Early childhood experience does not confer PTSD susceptability -None of above is true - ️️People with pre-existing hypocortisolism is more likely to develop PTSD * In PTSD, E/NE and CRH levels are elevated, but cortisol level is reduced, Low cortisol level b...

Palpation of the neck of a person diagnosed with Graves disease would detect a thyroid that is: a. Left of midline b. Normal in size c. Small with discrete nodules d. Diffusely enlarged - Answer-*D Which condition may result from pressure exerted by a pituitary tumor? a. Hypothyroidism b. Diabetes insipidus c. Hypercortisolism d. Insulin hypo-secretion - Answer-*A *If the tumor exerts sufficient pressure, then thyroid and adrenal hypofunction may occur because of lack of thyroid-stim...

Maryville University: NURS611 Patho Exam 3 What are clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism? a. intolerance to heat, tachycardia, and weight loss b. oligomenorrhea, fatigue, and warm skin c. restlessness, increased appetite, and menorrhagia d. constipation, decreased heart rate, and lethargy - ANSWER - *D *The lower levels of TH result in decreased energy metabolism, resulting in constipation, bradycardia, and lethargy. Thyroid-stim...

USAHS Pathophysiology Exam 2 Questions with 100% Correct Answers What are your precautions asa physical therapist when exercising a diabetic patient? - Answer- -Do not exercise if the blood glucose level is less than 100 mg/dl or greater than 250 mg/ -Consume added carbohydrate as needed to avoid hypoglycemia about 10-15 grams carbs every 30 minutes Cortisol - Answer- -It is the main glucocorticoid -Cortisol decreases inflammatory response and is often used as a topical ointment or medica...

Thyroid hormones affect: Growth and maturation of tissues, cell metabolism, heat production, cardiac functioning, O2 consumption Gland Primarily responsible for calcium regulation Parathyroid Alpha cells secrete glucagon Beta cells secrete insulin and amylin delta cells secrete somatostatin and gastrin F cells secrete pancreatic polypeptide that stimulates gastric secretion and antagonizes cholecytokinin function of insulin Facilitates rate of glu...