Nursing 172 Chapter 43 Medical-Surgical Nursing
Hoffman Sullivan From Text And Supplemental Text
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Cushing Syndrome - ANSWER side effect of glucocorticoids
Cushing syndrome causes - ANSWER prolonged exposure to high levels of
cortisol, decrease in ACTH
Cushing syndrome symptoms - ANSWER -fatty hump between shoulders
-moon face
-pink/purple striae
-thinning fragile skin that tears
-decreased healing
-acne
-decreased libido
-decreased fertility
irregular/absent menses
-fatigue
-muscle wastness
-cognitive difficulties headaches
-hypertension
-abdominal fat
- decrease bone density
- insomnia
-emotional instability
-increased excretion
-black tarry stools
, -muscle wasting
-H20/ Na retention
K excretion
easy bruising
addison's disease - ANSWER lack of corticosteroids
addison's disease symptoms - ANSWER hypoglycemia
weight loss
hyperpigmentation
weakness
vitiligo
hypotension
hyperkalemia
adrenal crisis-
adrenal crisis - ANSWER severe weakness
postural tachycardia
cardio collapse
death
graves disease - ANSWER hyperthyroidism
graves disease symptoms - ANSWER -insomnia, restlessness, irritability
heat intolerance
warm, damp skin
diphoresis
tachycardia/palpitations
Increase GI motility
smooth silky hair
exopthalmos
goiter
increased appetite
weight loss
scant menses
muscle weakness and fatigue
hypothyroidism - ANSWER -lethargy, slow mentation, impaired memory
cold intolerance
cool, dry skin
Hoffman Sullivan From Text And Supplemental Text
Reviews Exam Latest Update
Cushing Syndrome - ANSWER side effect of glucocorticoids
Cushing syndrome causes - ANSWER prolonged exposure to high levels of
cortisol, decrease in ACTH
Cushing syndrome symptoms - ANSWER -fatty hump between shoulders
-moon face
-pink/purple striae
-thinning fragile skin that tears
-decreased healing
-acne
-decreased libido
-decreased fertility
irregular/absent menses
-fatigue
-muscle wastness
-cognitive difficulties headaches
-hypertension
-abdominal fat
- decrease bone density
- insomnia
-emotional instability
-increased excretion
-black tarry stools
, -muscle wasting
-H20/ Na retention
K excretion
easy bruising
addison's disease - ANSWER lack of corticosteroids
addison's disease symptoms - ANSWER hypoglycemia
weight loss
hyperpigmentation
weakness
vitiligo
hypotension
hyperkalemia
adrenal crisis-
adrenal crisis - ANSWER severe weakness
postural tachycardia
cardio collapse
death
graves disease - ANSWER hyperthyroidism
graves disease symptoms - ANSWER -insomnia, restlessness, irritability
heat intolerance
warm, damp skin
diphoresis
tachycardia/palpitations
Increase GI motility
smooth silky hair
exopthalmos
goiter
increased appetite
weight loss
scant menses
muscle weakness and fatigue
hypothyroidism - ANSWER -lethargy, slow mentation, impaired memory
cold intolerance
cool, dry skin