Solu ons 2025.
S/s of Adrenal Hyperplasia - Answer Viriliza on, masculine features in women (baldness,
masculine distribu on of pubic hair, beard, masculine beard)
Meds for Adrenal Hyperplasia - Answer Glucocor coids
Topics for care plan for Cushing's - Answer Skin care, infec on preven on, body image
Nutri on for Cushing's - Answer Increase calcium, low sodium, low sugar
Priority assessment for Cushing's - Answer Infec on s/s, restlessness
Who is at highest risk for Cushing's - Answer 20-40 y/o females
S/s of complica ons of post-op transsphenoidal hypophysectomy - Answer Clear drainage (CSF)
and taste of salt
Priority assessments for Addison's disease - Answer HR, dysrhythmias from increased potassium
Meds for Addison's - Answer Steroids (hydrocor sone- Solu-Cortef
Clinical manifesta ons for Addison's - Answer Muscle weakness, dark pigmenta on,
hypotension, confusion, restlessness, N/V, cyanosis, shock
Call doc if any of these symptoms occur
, Educa on for Addison's - Answer Nutri on- increase carbs, increase protein, increase salt
Avoid stress and heat
Diabetes insipidus med - Answer DDAVP
Home care educa on for DI & SIADH - Answer DI- home emergency kit w/ steroids
Daily weights
S/s of DI - Answer Polydipsia, polyphagia, hypernatremia, dehydra on -> tachycardia
Patho and s/s for SIADH - Answer Fluid reten on, dilu onal hyponatremia, watch for fluid
overload (crackles)
Meds for SIADH - Answer Lasix
NEVER HCTZ
S/s of complica ons of SIADH - Answer Lethargy
Assessment for pheochromocytoma - Answer Urine sample for catecholemines
Imaging
S/s- 5 H's
DONT PALPATE OR PERCUSS TUMOR
Diagnos cs for Pheochromocytoma - Answer Clonidine suppression test
24 hr urine for catecholamines and metanephrine