BIOD 331 | NURS 231 Pathophysiology
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1. Signs and symptoms of Addison's disease include each of the
following EXCEPT:
A. Hyperpigmentation
B. Hypotension
C. Weight loss
D. Hyperglycemia
Correct Answer: D. Hyperglycemia
Verified Explanation:
Addison’s disease is a chronic adrenal insufficiency leading to decreased
cortisol and aldosterone, resulting in hypotension (from salt wasting), weight
loss, and hyperpigmentation (from elevated ACTH cross-reacting with
melanocortin receptors). Hypoglycemia is common due to deficient
gluconeogenesis, not hyperglycemia.
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2. Addison's disease is due to which of the following:
A. Thyroid dysfunction
B. Pituitary dysfunction
C. Adrenal gland dysfunction
D. Pancreatic dysfunction
Correct Answer: C. Adrenal gland dysfunction
MODULE 9 EXAM
Actual Questions and Verified
Answers
100% Guarantee Pass
Portage Learning, Geneva College
Inside you will get:
Updated Module 9 Exam
True & False Questions
Multiple Choice Questions and Answers
, Expert-Verified Explanations
1. Signs and symptoms of Addison's disease include each of the
following EXCEPT:
A. Hyperpigmentation
B. Hypotension
C. Weight loss
D. Hyperglycemia
Correct Answer: D. Hyperglycemia
Verified Explanation:
Addison’s disease is a chronic adrenal insufficiency leading to decreased
cortisol and aldosterone, resulting in hypotension (from salt wasting), weight
loss, and hyperpigmentation (from elevated ACTH cross-reacting with
melanocortin receptors). Hypoglycemia is common due to deficient
gluconeogenesis, not hyperglycemia.
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2. Addison's disease is due to which of the following:
A. Thyroid dysfunction
B. Pituitary dysfunction
C. Adrenal gland dysfunction
D. Pancreatic dysfunction
Correct Answer: C. Adrenal gland dysfunction
