Cushings syndrome - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Acinar cells of pancreas - (exocrine) produce an enzyme-rich juice for digestion Acromegaly - ADULT Condition of HYPERsecretion of growth hormone (thicker bones) Addisons disease - occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or aldosterone Alpha cells of pancreas - Alpha (a) cells produce glucagon (a hyperglycemic hormone) Antagonist - action opposes the action of another Beta cells of pancreas - Beta (B) cells produce insulin (a hypoglycemic hormone) cat...

what is the most common bone disease that results in low bone mineral density - Answer osteoporosis what is osteoporosis - Answer it occurs when the rate of bone reabsorption exceeds the rate of bone formation and results in decreased BMD when is peak bone mass achieved - Answer around age 30 primary risk factors for osteoporosis - Answer women, post menopausal, over age of 65, not enough calcium and vit d intake, inadequate calories, excessive alcohol intake, smoking, seden...

Left adrenal gland - extends medial to the kidney glomerulonephritis - inflammation of the glomeruli of the kidney, associated with azotomia and a distant throat infection adrenal adenoma - benign solid, hypioechoic mass located within the adrenal glands, can cause cushings, conn syndrome, and hypertension hyperfunctioning adrenal adenoma - often seen in patients suffering from cushings disease

What artery feeds the R adrenal glad? Ans: The adrenal artery What vein carry blood from the R adrenal gland? Ans: The adrenal vein What artery feeds the L adrenal gland? Ans: The phrenic artery What veins carry blood from the L adrenal gland? Ans: The inferior phrenic vein and the L adrenal vein What vein do the inferior phrenic vein and L adrenal vein feed into? Ans: The L renal vein What vein does the R adrenal vein feed into? Ans: The inferior vena cava How long is the survival r...

Brittle, coarse hair might be a sign of what thyroid disorder -Correct Answer hypothyroidism A thyroid bruit, gynomastia, fine hair, warm, smoot, moist skin are all associated with what thyroid disorder -Correct Answer hyperthyroidism Hirsutism, Purple striae over the abdomen is seen with what condition and hyperpigmentation are seen with what disease? -Correct Answer Cushings syndrome ACE inhibitors are given to patients who have diabetes with persistent? -Correct Answer proteinuria ...

Rasmussen NUR 2063 / NUR2063: Essentials of Pathophysiology Exam 2 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Graded A+ What are the functions of the kidneys? Regulation of blood pressure; regulating blood osmolarity; removal of toxins; blood filtration; activate vitamin D What are the clinical manifestations of benign prostatic hypertrophy? dribbling; difficulty initiating urine stream; hesitancy; urinary retention, decreased stream What substance controls the reabsorption of water from the collecting d...

4 causes of IICP ANSWER : -too much CSF produced -too little CSF removed -blockage of CSF flow -bleed IICP measurement and dx testing ANSWER : >20 mmHg Increased head circumference IICP causes what to happen with the brain and occipital foramen? ANSWER : It will end up pushing the brain through the foramen 4 early signs of IICP in infants ANSWER : -high pitched cry -change in LOC -sunset eyes -vomiting 4 late signs of IICP in infants ANSWER : -bulging fontanelles -increa...

NRSG 3100 Unit 11 Latest Update Graded A+ Hypertension Most common cardiovascular disease Affects 1 in 3 Americans Complex disease- genetic and environmental components Primary and Secondary 90% of Primary HTN cases are... idiopathic 10% of Secondary HTN cases.... have a specific cause that can be identified (Cushings, hyperthyroidism, chronic renal impairment, arteriosclerosis, pharmacotherapy) Complications of HTN Damage to blood vessels, atherosclerosis, kidney damage, reti...

Brittle, coarse hair might be a sign of what thyroid disorder → hypothyroidism A thyroid bruit, gynomastia, fine hair, warm, smoot, moist skin are all associated with what thyroid disorder → hyperthyroidism Hirsutism, Purple striae over the abdomen is seen with what condition and hyperpigmentation are seen with what disease? → Cushings syndrome ACE inhibitors are given to patients who have diabetes with persistent? → proteinuria Addison crisis can be precipitated by? → abr...

Fluid & Electrolytes HURST Review Practice Exam Questions. Fluid Volume Excess/Hypervolemia - CORRECT ANSWER Too much fluid in the vascular space Causes of FVE: (3) - CORRECT ANSWER Heart Failure Renal Failure Sodium Heart Failure characteristics - CORRECT ANSWER Heart is weak; cardiac output decreases decreased kidney perfusion; urinary output decreases Volume stays in the vascular space Three things with a lot of sodium - CORRECT ANSWER Effervescent soluble medications (Alka-...