WEEK 7 ZOOM TUTORING CONTENT
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
PASS
What is Cushing's syndrome? - ANS excessive cortisol production caused by excess
corticosteroids
what is the pathophys for cushings - ANS oversecretion of the hormones of the adrenal
cortex
expected findings for cushings - ANS weakness/ fatigue
back and joint pain
altered emotional state (irritable, depression)
decreased libido
Physical S/S for Cushings - ANS decreased immune system
thin, fragile skin
bruising and petechiae
Hypertension
Tachycardia
irregular scant periods
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, dependent edema
changes in fat distrubution
hallmark signs of cushings - ANS buffalo hump
moon face
truncal obesity
hirsutism
red cheeks
what is addisons disease - ANS an adrenocortical insuffiency caused by damage or
dysfunction of the adrenal cortex
what is production is diminished in addisons disease - ANS production of mineralcorticoids
and glucocorticoids resulting in decreased aldosterone and cortisol
what is a addisonian crisis - ANS acute adreal insufficency (of cortisol) with a rapid onset
Can occur from stopping long term use of steroids
medical emergency
if not treated quickly prognosis is poor
S/S for Addison's disease - ANS weight loss
salt craving
hyperpigmentation of skin
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
PASS
What is Cushing's syndrome? - ANS excessive cortisol production caused by excess
corticosteroids
what is the pathophys for cushings - ANS oversecretion of the hormones of the adrenal
cortex
expected findings for cushings - ANS weakness/ fatigue
back and joint pain
altered emotional state (irritable, depression)
decreased libido
Physical S/S for Cushings - ANS decreased immune system
thin, fragile skin
bruising and petechiae
Hypertension
Tachycardia
irregular scant periods
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, dependent edema
changes in fat distrubution
hallmark signs of cushings - ANS buffalo hump
moon face
truncal obesity
hirsutism
red cheeks
what is addisons disease - ANS an adrenocortical insuffiency caused by damage or
dysfunction of the adrenal cortex
what is production is diminished in addisons disease - ANS production of mineralcorticoids
and glucocorticoids resulting in decreased aldosterone and cortisol
what is a addisonian crisis - ANS acute adreal insufficency (of cortisol) with a rapid onset
Can occur from stopping long term use of steroids
medical emergency
if not treated quickly prognosis is poor
S/S for Addison's disease - ANS weight loss
salt craving
hyperpigmentation of skin
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