NURS 3366 Exam 5 Study Guide 2026 | Complete Review |
Graded A+
1. What is a common physical characteristic of individuals with Cushing's
syndrome?
Long neck
Puffy eyes
Moon face
Thin limbs
2. Cushing's syndrome is caused by increased levels of:
Thyroxine
Cortisol
Oxytocin
Vasopressin
3. Describe how insulin contributes to anabolic processes in the body after a
meal.
Insulin inhibits the synthesis of proteins and glycogen.
Insulin decreases cellular uptake of nutrients.
Insulin increases the breakdown of fats for energy.
Insulin promotes the uptake of glucose and amino acids into cells,
facilitating protein synthesis and glycogen storage.
4. What is a common symptom of hypercortisolism?
Hypotension
, Bradycardia
Hypoglycemia
Hyperglycemia
5. What is the primary function of aldosterone in the kidneys?
To promote water excretion.
To regulate sodium and potassium balance.
To stimulate glucose production.
To increase calcium absorption.
6. Cushing disease is characterized by
Tumor on pituitary
High levels of cortisol production
Too much growth hormone production
A and B
7. After a meal has been consumed and its nutrients absorbed, what are the
primary metabolic processes occurring in the body?
ketonic
catabolic
gluconeogenic
anabolic
Graded A+
1. What is a common physical characteristic of individuals with Cushing's
syndrome?
Long neck
Puffy eyes
Moon face
Thin limbs
2. Cushing's syndrome is caused by increased levels of:
Thyroxine
Cortisol
Oxytocin
Vasopressin
3. Describe how insulin contributes to anabolic processes in the body after a
meal.
Insulin inhibits the synthesis of proteins and glycogen.
Insulin decreases cellular uptake of nutrients.
Insulin increases the breakdown of fats for energy.
Insulin promotes the uptake of glucose and amino acids into cells,
facilitating protein synthesis and glycogen storage.
4. What is a common symptom of hypercortisolism?
Hypotension
, Bradycardia
Hypoglycemia
Hyperglycemia
5. What is the primary function of aldosterone in the kidneys?
To promote water excretion.
To regulate sodium and potassium balance.
To stimulate glucose production.
To increase calcium absorption.
6. Cushing disease is characterized by
Tumor on pituitary
High levels of cortisol production
Too much growth hormone production
A and B
7. After a meal has been consumed and its nutrients absorbed, what are the
primary metabolic processes occurring in the body?
ketonic
catabolic
gluconeogenic
anabolic
