NSG 4100 Prep Questions and Answers | 2026
Update | 100% Correct.
S/s of Adrenal Hyperplasia
Virilization, masculine features in women (baldness, masculine distribution of pubic hair, beard,
masculine beard)
Meds for Adrenal Hyperplasia
Glucocorticoids
Topics for care plan for Cushing's
Skin care, infection prevention, body image
Nutrition for Cushing's
Increase calcium, low sodium, low sugar
Priority assessment for Cushing's
Infection s/s, restlessness
Who is at highest risk for Cushing's
20-40 y/o females
S/s of complications of post-op transsphenoidal hypophysectomy
Clear drainage (CSF) and taste of salt
Priority assessments for Addison's disease
HR, dysrhythmias from increased potassium
, Meds for Addison's
Steroids (hydrocortisone- Solu-Cortef
Clinical manifestations for Addison's
Muscle weakness, dark pigmentation, hypotension, confusion, restlessness, N/V, cyanosis, shock
Call doc if any of these symptoms occur
Education for Addison's
Nutrition- increase carbs, increase protein, increase salt
Avoid stress and heat
Diabetes insipidus med
DDAVP
Home care education for DI & SIADH
DI- home emergency kit w/ steroids
Daily weights
S/s of DI
Polydipsia, polyphagia, hypernatremia, dehydration -> tachycardia
Patho and s/s for SIADH
Fluid retention, dilutional hyponatremia, watch for fluid overload (crackles)
Meds for SIADH
Update | 100% Correct.
S/s of Adrenal Hyperplasia
Virilization, masculine features in women (baldness, masculine distribution of pubic hair, beard,
masculine beard)
Meds for Adrenal Hyperplasia
Glucocorticoids
Topics for care plan for Cushing's
Skin care, infection prevention, body image
Nutrition for Cushing's
Increase calcium, low sodium, low sugar
Priority assessment for Cushing's
Infection s/s, restlessness
Who is at highest risk for Cushing's
20-40 y/o females
S/s of complications of post-op transsphenoidal hypophysectomy
Clear drainage (CSF) and taste of salt
Priority assessments for Addison's disease
HR, dysrhythmias from increased potassium
, Meds for Addison's
Steroids (hydrocortisone- Solu-Cortef
Clinical manifestations for Addison's
Muscle weakness, dark pigmentation, hypotension, confusion, restlessness, N/V, cyanosis, shock
Call doc if any of these symptoms occur
Education for Addison's
Nutrition- increase carbs, increase protein, increase salt
Avoid stress and heat
Diabetes insipidus med
DDAVP
Home care education for DI & SIADH
DI- home emergency kit w/ steroids
Daily weights
S/s of DI
Polydipsia, polyphagia, hypernatremia, dehydration -> tachycardia
Patho and s/s for SIADH
Fluid retention, dilutional hyponatremia, watch for fluid overload (crackles)
Meds for SIADH
