Ectopic acth - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

tPA (tissue plasminogen activator) - Answer- A drug used to break up the blood clot and restore blood flow to the brain - good within a few hours after stroke -hold if the blood pressure is greater than 185/115 or prior stroke in the last three months Hypothyroidism - Answer- When the thyroid gland is not producing enough thyroid hormones which causes low T3 and T4 Treatment for hypothyroidism - Answer- levothyroxine Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism - Answer- Cold intolerance, fat...

The three levels of dysfunction that may be evaluated in a patient with an endocrine problem are primary, secondary, and tertiary. The possible defective sites that correspond to these primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of dysfunction are, respective correct answers Target gland, pituitary hypothalamus Pituitary secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is inhibited by elevated levels of: a. Aldosterone b. Cortisol c. Estradiol-17b d. Progesterone e. Epinephrine correct answer...

Exam 2: NUR 2063 / NUR2063 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Essentials of Pathophysiology Review-Questions and Verified Answers - Rasmussen Q: patient has dizziness, increased heart rate, and just had dialysis, what would you do? Answer: take vitals, take ECG, electrolyte panal Q: Cushing's disease Answer: too much ACTH gain water weight bleed easily bone density reduced lathargic moon face personality changes gynecomastia Øterm only used for pituitary hyperstimulation of...

A 65yo man presents with painless hematuria, IVU is normal, prostate is mildly enlarged with mild frequency. What is the most appropriate next step? a. US Abdomen b. Flexible cystoscopy c. MRI d. Nuclear imaging e. PSA - correct answer B. Flexible cystoscopy. [Painless hematuria in an elderly (here 65 years old man) indicates carcinoma bladder for which flexible cystoscopy is done. Here BEP is not advanced to cause hemorrhage. There is mild enlargement of prostate and mild symptoms of ...

ER Quick Facts Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) - answer-MC in type 1 DM, insulin deficiency -Triad of hyperglycemia, acidosis, and ketones -fruity acetone breath, Kussmaul respirations -SIPS: saline, insulin, potassium Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS) - answer-MC in type 2 DM, insulin deficiency -similar to DKA without acidosis or ketones -SIPS: saline, insulin, potassium Diabetes insipidus - answer-ADH is not secreted adequately, or the k...

Pathophysiology EXAM 4 UTA 2024 Questions and Correct Solutions pituitary gland - Answer -The endocrine system's most influential gland. Under the influence of the hypothalamus, the pituitary Is MASTER GLAND and regulates growth and controls other endocrine glands. ACTH, TSH and ADH important in this unit. ACTH - Answer -Adrenocorticotropic hormone- stimulates the action of adrenal gland to secrete glucocorticoids like cortisol. ADH - Answer -antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin) that works...

ABSITE In training Exam proficiency check Questions and Certified Answers 2024/2025 Ectopic ACTH is most commonly from _____ - correct answer Small cell lung CA Electrolyte abnormality in adrenal insufficiency - correct answer Hyperkalemia Hyponatremia Hormone(s) that inhibit(s) small bowel motility - correct answer Glucagon Secretin Imaging for extra-adrenal pheochromocytoma - correct answer MIBG scan Location of extra-adrenal pheochromocytoma - correct answer Organ of Zukcerka...

pituitary gland - Answer- The endocrine system's most influential gland. Under the influence of the hypothalamus, the pituitary Is MASTER GLAND and regulates growth and controls other endocrine glands. ACTH, TSH and ADH important in this unit. ACTH - Answer- Adrenocorticotropic hormone- stimulates the action of adrenal gland to secrete glucocorticoids like cortisol. ADH - Answer- antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin) that works on Kidney and smooth muscles. Part of RAAS. Causes vasoconstrict...

BHS 329 Chapter 13 Test Questions with Correct Answer 2024 New Update What does excessive stimulation of endocrine gland? - Answer-hyperplasia and excessive amount of hormone production What does feedback mechanism impairment do? - Answer-ectopically produced hormones What is capable of impairing feedback mechanisms? - Answer-neoplasm ectopic hormones What is the most commonly produced hormones? - Answer-ADH and ACTH What is hypopituitarism? - Answer-pituitary gland does not pr...

Leukomoid Reaction - Answer -Absolute leukocyte count >50,000 cells/mm -Absolute count = % leukocytes x total WBC count -May involve neutrophils, lymphocytes, or eosinophils -Caused by an exaggerated response to INFECTION --Perforated appendix (neutrophils) --Whooping cough = Bortedella pertussis (lymphocytes) --Cutaneous larva migrans (eosinophils) Neutophilic Leukocytosis - Answer *Absolute neutrophil count > 7000 cells/mm* *Etiology:* 1) Infection (i.e. acute appendicitis) ...