PRN1178/ PRN 1178 Final Exam (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Client-Centered Care II Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade - Rasmussen

PRN1178/ PRN 1178 Final Exam (New 2024/
2025 Update) Client-Centered Care II
Review| Questions and Verified Answers|
100% Correct| A Grade - Rasmussen

QUESTION
Addison's Disease (Adrenal Gland Hypofunction)


Answer:
•Adrenal insufficiency



QUESTION
findings in Addison's Disease


Answer:
•hypotension, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, hyperpigmentation



QUESTION
Addisonian crisis


Answer:
life-threatening event, need for cortisol and aldosterone is greater than available supply; usually
occurs in response to stressful event; severe hypotension



QUESTION
Cushing's (Hypercortisolism)


Answer:
•Excess secretion of cortisol from adrenal cortex

,QUESTION
s/s of Cushing's


Answer:
•S/S: facial swelling, hypertension, large abdomen



QUESTION
Laboratory tests for Cushing's


Answer:
blood, salivary, urine cortisol levels



QUESTION
HYPERTHYROIDISM


Answer:
•Thyrotoxicosis



QUESTION
S/S of hyperthyroidism


Answer:
unexpected weight loss, rapid or irregular heartbeat, insomnia, nervousness, sweating, irritability



QUESTION
hyperthyroidism Lab tests:


Answer:
: Thyroid panel, Thyroid scan, Ultrasonography, ECG

, QUESTION
hyperthyroidism Treatment:


Answer:
Nonsurgical or Surgical



QUESTION
hypothyroidism s/s


Answer:
•Signs and symptoms are widespread and reflect overall decreased metabolism from low levels
of thyroid hormones: course features, edema around face, eyes; blank expression, thick tongue,
slow muscle movement



QUESTION
hypothyroidism untreated can cause


Answer:
•Hypothyroidism that is untreated can lead to myxedema coma which can cause shock, organ
damage, or death



QUESTION
Treatment for hypothyroidism


Answer:
levothyroxine



QUESTION
GOITER