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
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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
Verified Explanation:
