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NURS 623 Exam 2 with Questions and 100% Correct Solutions
  • NURS 623 Exam 2 with Questions and 100% Correct Solutions

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  • What is the initial therapy in Addisons disease ? - Answer Hydrocortisone 15 to 30 mg in two divided doses, with two thirds given in the morning and one-third in the early evening In addition to treating addisons with steroids such as hydrocortisone and prednisone what must also be replaced? - Answer Mineralocorticoids must be replaced although not all patients require daily dosing. Fludrocortisone (Florinef) acetate is the drug of choice and has potent sodium retaining effects. Usual dose ...
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Adrenal probs UTA Family 2 with 100% correct answers(verified for accuracy)
  • Adrenal probs UTA Family 2 with 100% correct answers(verified for accuracy)

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  • Addison's disease •Hypofunction of the adrenal gland which results in inadequate release of glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids, also called hypoadrenocorticism occurs when the adrenal glands are damaged and cannot produce enough of the adrenal hormone?? •The adrenal hormone ?? may also be lacking. •Addison's disease affects 110 to 144 of every 1 million people in developed countries.1 Addisons , cortisol, aldosterone Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move f...
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NUR 376 Pathophysiology Exam 1 Questions and Answers Rated A+
  • NUR 376 Pathophysiology Exam 1 Questions and Answers Rated A+

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  • NUR 376 Pathophysiology Exam 1 Questions and Answers Rated A+ A biopsy of a skin lesion is conducted on Leann, a 48-year-old woman. Biopsy results revealed proliferating cells that were well-differentiated and resembled surrounding cells. The cells were contained within a well-defined area. Benign neoplasia. Neoplasia is uncontrolled and unregulated cell growth. The mass of tissue resulting is known as a "neoplasm." In a benign neoplasm, the cells do not have the characteristics asso...
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NCLEX 101 UPDATED Exam Questions  and CORRECT Answers
  • NCLEX 101 UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers

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  • diabetes insipidus labs -Dilute urine (low gravity and osmolality) -Hypernatremia -Hyperuricemia Vasopressin challenge: -If symptoms resolve with desmopressin = neurogenic -If symptoms do not resolve = nephrogenic -MRI of pituitary (if neurogenic) DI tx DDAVP fluid addisons disease labs hypoglycemia hyponatrimia
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AGACNP BOARD PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED  A+| LATEST UPDATES 2024/25 APPROVED|
  • AGACNP BOARD PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+| LATEST UPDATES 2024/25 APPROVED|

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  • AGACNP BOARD PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ 4 types of burns - -thermal chemical electrical radiation 5 Ps of pheochromacytoma - -pressure (persistent/ resistent HTN) pain (Headache) palpitations ( tachycardia and tremors) Perspiration ( profuse with flushing) Pallor ( secondary to vasccontriction) 6 Ps of compartment syndrome - -Pain Parathesia Paresis Pallor Poiklothermia pulselessness Absolute contraindications for fibrinolysis - -HX of Cerebrovascular event Non-hemo...
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CDCA Pearls Exam Questions with Correct Answers (1)
  • CDCA Pearls Exam Questions with Correct Answers (1)

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  • CDCA Pearls Exam Questions with Correct Answers (1) HYPERthyroidism symptoms - ANSWER -weight loss -tremor of extremities -Graves disease (NOT FATIGUE!) -bulging eyes (exopthalmos) HYPOthyroidism symptoms - ANSWER -weight GAIN dry hair -lower voice -feels cold Addisons disease - ANSWER adrenal insufficiency -if taking steroids, may have an attack if not supplemented by DOUBLING steroid dose BEFORE dental tx to produce extra cortisol in response to stress ectodermal dysplas...
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Hondros 212 Exam 3
  • Hondros 212 Exam 3

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  • Addison’s disease is from - low cortisol/aldosterone S/S of Addison's Disease? - hypotension, hypovolemia, tachycardia, low BG, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, fatigue, wt loss, lethargy, BRONZE APPEARANCE why do addisons pts look bronzed? - increased levels of ACTH what is addisons pt at risk for - dehydration, poor perfusion, infection what treatment med for addisons - corticosteroids (infection risk) what kind of diet for addisons pt - high sodium, low potassium pt edu about steroid use...
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Chapter 52: Assessment and Management of Patients with Endocrine Disorders NCLEX  | 73 Questions With 100% Correct Answers.
  • Chapter 52: Assessment and Management of Patients with Endocrine Disorders NCLEX | 73 Questions With 100% Correct Answers.

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  • A (Symptoms of hypothyroidism include extreme fatigue, hair loss, brittle nails, dry skin, voice huskiness or hoarseness, menstrual disturbance, and numbness and tingling of the fingers. Bulging eyes, palpitations, and flushed skin would be signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism.) - The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with hypothyroidism secondary to Hashimotos thyroiditis. When assessing this patient, what sign or symptom would the nurse expect? A)Fatigue B) Bulging eyes C) Palpi...
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NCLEX : Endocrine: Adrenal questions with correct answers
  • NCLEX : Endocrine: Adrenal questions with correct answers

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  • NCLEX : Endocrine: Adrenalthe nurse is admitting a client dx with primary adrenal cortex insufficiency (addisons disease). which clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to assess? 1. moon face, buffalo hump, and hyperglycemia 2. hirsutism, fever, and irritability 3. bronze pigmentation, hypotension, and anorexia 4. tachycardia, bulging eyes, and goiter - correct answer 3 bronze pigmentation, hypotension, and anorexia: 1 and 2 are symptoms of cushings (hirsutism is hair growth where i...
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Nurse 623 Exam 2 Study Guide (2023/2024) 100% Solved
  • Nurse 623 Exam 2 Study Guide (2023/2024) 100% Solved

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  • Nurse 623 Exam 2 Study Guide (2023/2024) 100% Solved What is Hypothyroidism -inadeqaute amount of thyroid hormone being produced or secreted. -Most common in women ages 30-60 "Hashiamotos" -Look at T4 levels: normal 100-125 per day What is a goiter hypertrophy and hyperplasia of the thyroid gland caused by increasing levels of pituitary TSH Subjective symptoms of Hypothtroidism " Everythng sluggish" swelling, nausea constipation, menorrhagia, muscle weakness, weight gain, fatigue, lethargy...
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