NR 325 Exam 1– Questions With Applicable
Solutions
SIADH Correct Answer - low sodium, hyponatremia
high urine concentration
low serum osmolality
addisons syndrome Correct Answer - low sodium
low glucose
high calcium
low cortisol
serum pH Correct Answer - 7.35-7.45
serum bicarbonate Correct Answer - 22-28 mEq/L
cushions syndrome Correct Answer - moonface
buffalo hump
hypertension
fragile skin with purple striae
cushions syndrome labs Correct Answer - high glucose
high sodium
low K+
high cortisol
DI (dry inside) Correct Answer - -low ADH
high sodium
high serum osmolality
low urine specific gravity
high urine output
long acting insulin Correct Answer - glargine
, detemir
no peak
last 24 hrs
Addison's disease (low) Correct Answer - bronze colored skin
hypotension
hyponatremia (low aldosterone causes sodium loss)
sulfonlureas glipizide Correct Answer - take 30 minutes before
breakfast
monitor for signs of hypoglyemia
report signs like shakiness or sweating
hypoglycemia Correct Answer - <70 mg/dL
serum osmolality Correct Answer - <275 mOsm/kg
TSH normal range Correct Answer - 0.4-4.0 mU/L
primary hypothyroidism Correct Answer - cold intolerance
fatigue
weight gain
TSH-high
T4 low
bradycardia
depression
addisonian crisis Correct Answer - administer IV
corticosteroids
hypoglycemia Correct Answer - irritability
sweating and shakienss
seizures
Solutions
SIADH Correct Answer - low sodium, hyponatremia
high urine concentration
low serum osmolality
addisons syndrome Correct Answer - low sodium
low glucose
high calcium
low cortisol
serum pH Correct Answer - 7.35-7.45
serum bicarbonate Correct Answer - 22-28 mEq/L
cushions syndrome Correct Answer - moonface
buffalo hump
hypertension
fragile skin with purple striae
cushions syndrome labs Correct Answer - high glucose
high sodium
low K+
high cortisol
DI (dry inside) Correct Answer - -low ADH
high sodium
high serum osmolality
low urine specific gravity
high urine output
long acting insulin Correct Answer - glargine
, detemir
no peak
last 24 hrs
Addison's disease (low) Correct Answer - bronze colored skin
hypotension
hyponatremia (low aldosterone causes sodium loss)
sulfonlureas glipizide Correct Answer - take 30 minutes before
breakfast
monitor for signs of hypoglyemia
report signs like shakiness or sweating
hypoglycemia Correct Answer - <70 mg/dL
serum osmolality Correct Answer - <275 mOsm/kg
TSH normal range Correct Answer - 0.4-4.0 mU/L
primary hypothyroidism Correct Answer - cold intolerance
fatigue
weight gain
TSH-high
T4 low
bradycardia
depression
addisonian crisis Correct Answer - administer IV
corticosteroids
hypoglycemia Correct Answer - irritability
sweating and shakienss
seizures
