Cushing Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. What is an example of compensatory hyperplasia a. Liver (Regeneration) 2. What causes the rapid change in the resting membrane potential to initiate and action potential. a. Sodium gates open, sodium rushes into the cell, changing the membrane potential from negative to positive. 3. What type of necrosis is often associated with pulmonary tuberculosis. a. Caseous Necrosis 4. Low plasma albumin causes edema as a result of a reduction in which pressure. a. Plasma o...

A 39-year-old male sees you for evaluation of high blood pressure. His past medical history is unremarkable. On examination he has a BMI of 32 kg/m2 and you note that he has a round face and a plethoric complexion. His blood pressure is 150/98 mm Hg, his pulse rate is 88 beats/min, and his respiratory rate is 16/min. Other notable findings include a prominent dorsal cervical fat pad and supraclavicular fat pads, as well as violaceous striae on his trunk. Laboratory findings are notable only for ...

Case Study NCLEX Questions and Answers Graded A+ Treatment modalities for estrogen-receptor positive tumors include (select all that apply): A. Estrogen-receptor downregulators (ERDs) B. Selective estrogen-receptor response modulators (SERMs) C. Hormone therapy D. Aromatase inhibitors A, B, D Stage IIIB describes invasive breast cancer in which: A. The tumor measures up to 2 cm and has not spread outside the breast B. No tumor is found in the breast C. Cancer may have spread to up to 9 a...

. When performing a visual acuity test the nurse practitioner notes 20/30 in the left eye and 20/40 in the right eye using the Snellen eye chart. This means: a) have the patient returning in two weeks for a follow up vision screen b) dilated the eye and retest c) refer the patient to an ophthalmologist d) document this as a normal finding 2. The American psychiatric association’s diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorder defines Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy a) a self-inflict...

What is anaphoresis? - process of infusing a negative (alkaline) product into the skin- used in galvanic current Can electrologists use anaphoresis? - No, electrologists are not allowed to use anaphoresis What is the skin type that need test spots? - Fitzpatrick 3+4 What should be the biggest concern for a client with darker skin? - Erythema, Edema, Blanching, Keloid What is Cushing Syndrome? - hypercortisolism; caused by either excess steroid use,ectopic A.C.T.H. What should you do if e...

Test Bank Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care 4th Edition Hollier Contents Chapter 1 Cardiovascular Disorders .............................................................................................................. 2 Chapter 2 Dermatologic Disorders ............................................................................................................... 13 Chapter 3 Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders ............................................................................................

2024 EXAM 1 NR 324 ADULT HEALTH 1 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A +. 2 / 37 1. What age group has the highest percentage of water content?: Preterm /Neonates 2. Two fluid compartments in the body: Intracellular space (inside cells) locatedin the ICF Extracellular space (outside cells) located in the ECF 3. ICF makes up what percent of total body weight?: 40% 4. What are the twomain compartments containingECF?What other compart-ments are there?: Interstitial fluid (fluid in the s...

ABFM - HYPERTENSION Questions With Verified Solutions A 39-year-old male sees you for evaluation of high blood pressure. His past medical history is unremarkable. On examination he has a BMI of 32 kg/m2 and you note that he has a round face and a plethoric complexion. His blood pressure is 150/98 mm Hg, his pulse rate is 88 beats/min, and his respiratory rate is 16/min. Other notable findings include a prominent dorsal cervical fat pad and supraclavicular fat pads, as well as viol...

NURS 2207 Endocrine EAQ Quiz (Graded) - Questions, Answers and Rationales Which clinical manifestations would the nurse expect a client to exhibit with a diagnosis of Cushing syndrome? Select all that apply. 1. Emaciation 2. Weakness 3. Hypertension 4. Truncal obesity 5. Intermittent tonic spasms Rationale: Weakness occurs in response to the excessive catabolism of proteins and resulting loss of muscle mass. Hypertension occurs in response to excessive cortisol that causes an increase in circu...

Exam 3: NSG533/ NSG 533 (Latest 2024/ 2025) Advanced Pharmacology Complete Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: Long-acting Inhaled B2-agonists Answer: -Provide 12-24 hours of bronchodilation after single dose -Useful for nocturnal symptoms -Chronic treatment for asthma as ADD-ON therapy for patients not controlled on low-medium dose of ICS -Helps reduce ICS amount necessary for control *-Not to be used a monotherapy (risk for severe attack)* -Salmeterol...