Cushing Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What neurotransmitter stimulates release of epinephrine from adrenal medulla? - Answer- acetylcholine What is a metabolite if epinephrine that suggests epi-secreting carcinoma? What is another assoc symptom? - Answer- metanephrine; assoc with HBP What does acetazolamide (carbonic anhydrase ib) treat? - Answer- glaucoma, epilepsy, altitude sickness, congestive heart failure can cause dehydration Sickle cell anemia is due to... - Answer- pt mutation of Glu -> val What is a major ne...

Barkley 3p’s pathophysiology, phamacotherapeutics, and physical assessment with complete solutions 2022-2023 You are auscultating Jon's chest. When he sits up and leans forward, you can hear a high pitched, blowing murmur at S2. What does this type of murmur most likely indicate? a. Mitral stenosis b. Aortic Stenosis c. Mitral regurgitation d. Aortic regurgitation {{Correct Ans- d. Aortic regurgitation Aortic regurg is soft, high pitched, blowing diastolic decrescendo that best h...

Harding: Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing, 11th Edition NGN Case Study Title: Cushing Syndrome Scenario: A 65-year-old patient has been taking prednisone to manage symptoms of Crohn’s disease for the past several years. When following up with her gastroenterologist, she was diagnosed with Cushing syndrome. NGN Item Type: Extended Multiple Response Which signs and symptoms would the nurse expect to observe that would support this diagnosis? Select all that apply. A. ...

ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor Review(updated)latest 2023 passed!Do not delegate What you can EAT E-evaluate A-assess T-teach Addison's & Cushings Addison's = down down down up down Cushings= up up up down up hypo/hypernatremia, hypo/hypertension, blood volume, hypo/hyperkalemia, hypo/hyperglycemia Better peripheral perfusion? Elevate veins, D-Angle Arteries APGAR Appearance (all pink, pink and blue, blue (pale) Pulse (>100, <100, absent) Grimace (cough, g...

NSG 432, Cushing Syndrome Test With Complete Solution...

MN 568 Midterm Exam Questions and Answers Latest Update 2023/2024 | 100% Correct. Complete study guide to pass your exam. A patient is 66 inches in height, weighing 200 pounds, and newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). Her fasting plasma glucose level is 215 mg/dL. What is the best initial treatment? a. No treatment at this time b. Diet and exercise for 6-week trial c. Diet, exercise, and oral medication d. Diet, exercise, and exogenous insulin ____ 2. The clinician suspects...

What is the gold standard for the suspected diagnosis of Celiac Disease? Endoscopy with small intestine biopsy A 44-year-old woman has recently been diagnosed with advanced metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer. Genetic testing is ordered to determine if the patient's tumor has any genomic alterations and to guide treatment decisions. A few weeks later, the patient's test results come back positive for a genetic mutation. The APN starts osimertinib (Tagrisso). Based on this information...

Hesi Medsurge QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!! 2024/ 2025[NEXT GEN] Based on the clinical manifestations of Cushing syndrome, which nursing intervention would be appropriate for a client who is newly diagnosed with Cushing syndrome? A. Monitor blood glucose levels daily. B. Increase intake of fluids high in potassium. C. Encourage adequate rest between activities. D. Offer the client a sodium-enriched menu. - CORRECT ANSWER A. Monitor Blood Gl...

TNCC final actual exam test 2023/ 2024 Recetly Uploaded TNCC Exam Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c - correct ans - a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** d) to determine the underlying cause of shock A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon...

Red HESI Test bank Med-Surg [GRADED A][ EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023/2024] Based on the clinical manifestations of Cushing syndrome, which nursing intervention would be appropriate for a client who is newly diagnosed with Cushing syndrome? A. Monitor blood glucose levels daily. B. Increase intake of fluids high in potassium. C. Encourage adequate rest between activities. D. Offer the client a sodium-enriched menu. - CORRECT ANSWER A. Monitor Blood Glucose Levels Cushing syndr...