ATI Comp Predictor Study guide
Addison's Disease - - Is an endocrine disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormone cortisol and in some cases, the hormone aldosterone. - The disease is characterized by weight loss, muscle weakness, fatigue, low BP and hyperpigmentation (darkening) of the skin in both exposed and non-exposed parts of the body. Common symptoms of Addison's Disease - - Weight loss - Hyperpigmentation - Weakness/fatigue - Low BP - Loss of Body hair Cushing's Disease - - S/S: Hirsutism (excessive hair), moon face, purple striatum (typically in the skin of the abdomen, thighs or breast), thin extremities, buffalo hump Testing for TB - - A Mantoux skin test is the most accurate and valuable screening tool available for TB. A positive result means only that the client has been
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