Medical Surgical Nursing Exam 3 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 80 QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
1. Addison's Dis-
Addison's disease is characterized by muscle
ease Clinical
weakness, anorexia, GI symptoms, fatigue,
Manifestations
emaciation, dark pigmen- tation of the mucous
membranes and the skin, especially of the
knuckles, knees, and elbows, hypotension, and
low blood glucose, low serum sodium, and high
serum potas- sium levels. In severe cases, the
disturbance of sodium and potassium metabolism
may be marked by depletion of sodium and water
and severe, chronic dehydration.
Tan Skin (dark pigmentated skin)
2. Addison's Dis- Hypotension & Hypoglycemia
ease- Dietary Hyponatremia & Hyperkalemia
Considerations
The nurse encourages the patient to consume
foods and fluids that assist in restoring and
maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance. Along
with the dietitian, the nurse helps the patient
select foods high in sodium during GI
disturbances and in very hot weather.
Increasing fluid intake and salt with excessive
3. Cushing's Syn- perspira- tion.
drome Clinical Ensuring high-carbohydrate, high-protein diet with
Manifestations ade- quate sodium intake.
Women Mostly
"Moon-faced" and increased oiliness of skin
The classic picture of Cushing syndrome in the
adult is that of central-type obesity, with a fatty
"buffalo hump" in the neck and supraclavicular
areas, a heavy trunk, and relatively thin
extremities. The skin is thin, fragile, and eas- ily
traumatized; ecchymoses (bruises) and striae
develop. The patient complains of weakness and
lassitude. Sleep is disturbed because of altered
diurnal secretion of cortisol. Excessive protein
catabolism occurs, producing muscle wasting and
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osteoporosis.
Kyphosis,
backache, and
com- pression
fractures of the
vertebrae may
result.
Retention of
sodium and
water occurs
as a result of
increased min-
eralocorticoid
activity,
producing
hypertension
and heart
failure
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DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
Moon Face
Buffalo
Hump
Central Obesity (thin extremities)
Thin Fragile Skin, Easily Bruised, Abdominal
Stretch Marks
Acne
Hirsutism
Hypertension & Hyperglycemia
Infertility
4. Cushing's Syn-
drome- Excess Adredncortical Activity
5. Cushing's Syn-
drome Dietary Foods high in protein, calcium, and vitamin D are
Considerations rec- ommended to minimize muscle wasting and
osteoporosis. Referral to a dietitian may assist the
patient in selecting appropriate foods that are
also low in sodium and calories. Weight gain and
edema may be modified by a low-carbo- hydrate,
low-sodium diet, and a high-protein intake may
6. Pediatric reduce some of the other bothersome symptoms.
Acromegaly
Gigantism (child)
Kids can grow to 7-8ft tall
Although rare, oversecretion of GH in children
before the fusion of epiphyseal growth plates
results in pituitary gi- gantism; a person may
grow to be seven or even eight feet tall.
Conversely, insufficient secretion of GH during
7. Adult childhood can result in generalized limited growth
Acromegaly and pituitary dwarfism
Acromegaly, a disorder caused by an excess of
GH in adults, results in enlargement of peripheral
body parts and soft tissue, after the fusion of the
epiphyseal plates has occurred, without an
increase in height
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Adults: Hands, Above Eyebrows (super-ciliary ridge), Chin
Feet, Nose,
8. Without the action of ADH on the distal nephron
of the kidney, an enormous daily output (greater
than 250 mL per
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DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
1. Addison's Dis-
Addison's disease is characterized by muscle
ease Clinical
weakness, anorexia, GI symptoms, fatigue,
Manifestations
emaciation, dark pigmen- tation of the mucous
membranes and the skin, especially of the
knuckles, knees, and elbows, hypotension, and
low blood glucose, low serum sodium, and high
serum potas- sium levels. In severe cases, the
disturbance of sodium and potassium metabolism
may be marked by depletion of sodium and water
and severe, chronic dehydration.
Tan Skin (dark pigmentated skin)
2. Addison's Dis- Hypotension & Hypoglycemia
ease- Dietary Hyponatremia & Hyperkalemia
Considerations
The nurse encourages the patient to consume
foods and fluids that assist in restoring and
maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance. Along
with the dietitian, the nurse helps the patient
select foods high in sodium during GI
disturbances and in very hot weather.
Increasing fluid intake and salt with excessive
3. Cushing's Syn- perspira- tion.
drome Clinical Ensuring high-carbohydrate, high-protein diet with
Manifestations ade- quate sodium intake.
Women Mostly
"Moon-faced" and increased oiliness of skin
The classic picture of Cushing syndrome in the
adult is that of central-type obesity, with a fatty
"buffalo hump" in the neck and supraclavicular
areas, a heavy trunk, and relatively thin
extremities. The skin is thin, fragile, and eas- ily
traumatized; ecchymoses (bruises) and striae
develop. The patient complains of weakness and
lassitude. Sleep is disturbed because of altered
diurnal secretion of cortisol. Excessive protein
catabolism occurs, producing muscle wasting and
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,Medical Surgical Nursing Exam 3 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 80 QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
osteoporosis.
Kyphosis,
backache, and
com- pression
fractures of the
vertebrae may
result.
Retention of
sodium and
water occurs
as a result of
increased min-
eralocorticoid
activity,
producing
hypertension
and heart
failure
To get this or any other Exam contact ()
,Medical Surgical Nursing Exam 3 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 80 QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
Moon Face
Buffalo
Hump
Central Obesity (thin extremities)
Thin Fragile Skin, Easily Bruised, Abdominal
Stretch Marks
Acne
Hirsutism
Hypertension & Hyperglycemia
Infertility
4. Cushing's Syn-
drome- Excess Adredncortical Activity
5. Cushing's Syn-
drome Dietary Foods high in protein, calcium, and vitamin D are
Considerations rec- ommended to minimize muscle wasting and
osteoporosis. Referral to a dietitian may assist the
patient in selecting appropriate foods that are
also low in sodium and calories. Weight gain and
edema may be modified by a low-carbo- hydrate,
low-sodium diet, and a high-protein intake may
6. Pediatric reduce some of the other bothersome symptoms.
Acromegaly
Gigantism (child)
Kids can grow to 7-8ft tall
Although rare, oversecretion of GH in children
before the fusion of epiphyseal growth plates
results in pituitary gi- gantism; a person may
grow to be seven or even eight feet tall.
Conversely, insufficient secretion of GH during
7. Adult childhood can result in generalized limited growth
Acromegaly and pituitary dwarfism
Acromegaly, a disorder caused by an excess of
GH in adults, results in enlargement of peripheral
body parts and soft tissue, after the fusion of the
epiphyseal plates has occurred, without an
increase in height
To get this or any other Exam contact ()
,Medical Surgical Nursing Exam 3 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 80 QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
Adults: Hands, Above Eyebrows (super-ciliary ridge), Chin
Feet, Nose,
8. Without the action of ADH on the distal nephron
of the kidney, an enormous daily output (greater
than 250 mL per
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