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NU189 EXAM 4 REVIEW QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED ANSWERS. EXPERT
VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED PASS.

Hyperpituitary - ANS Agromegaly

Gigantism (never fuse)

Growth plate distinguish one never fuse

Gigantism - ANS Never fuses (elongated bones)

Acromegaly (enlarged bones) - ANS enlargement of the extremities

Hypopituitary - ANS Dehydration

Addison (secondary)

amenorrhea

Headaches

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,Visual disturbances - ANS S/S of hyperpituitary

Test to diagnose Cushing disease - ANS Dexamethasone suppression test

Steps for a dexamethasone test - ANS NPO

Blood specimen collected (1st thing)

Pheochromcytoma - ANS tumor of the adrenal medulla

S/S of pheochromcytoma - ANS Severe HTN & tachycardia

Catecholamine (EPI & NONEPI) - ANS What is secreted from a pheochromcytoma

SIADH (soaked inside) - ANS Excessive amounts ADH (fluid overload)

S/s of fluid over load due SIADH - ANS JVD, crackles, ABD distention

Increased specific gravity - ANS Fluid overload

Drop in urine specific gravity - ANS Fluid overload

Treatment for SIADH - ANS Tolvaptan

DI (dry inside) (primary DI) - ANS Decreased production of ADH (dilute urine)

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, Secondary DI - ANS TBI
Neurosurgery
Trauma
Infection
Sx

Dipsogenic DI - ANS Excessive fluid intake

Nephrogenic DI - ANS kidneys don't respond properly to ADH

Drug related DI - ANS Lithium, demeclocycline

S/S OF DI - ANS Dehydration

For someone with DI, check vital signs for - ANS Tachycardia and hypotension

Treatment for DI - ANS DDAVP (desmopressin)

Therapeutic response for DI - ANS Decrease urine output

Hallmark sign of DI - ANS polyuria (increased urine)

When a pt receives regular insulin when to check to hypoglycemia (remember peak hours so
check in 3 hours) - ANS 1000

Why are DM patients prone to infection - ANS Elevated glucose increase the chance for
bacteria growth

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