Hypocortisolism - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PSIO 305 EXAM 3 100% VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Which of the following statement is true? -PTSD is entirely genetically determined -Monozygotic twins and dizygotic twins have the same concordance for PTSD -People with pre-existing hypocortisolism is more likely to develop PTSD -Early childhood experience does not confer PTSD susceptability -None of above is true - People with pre-existing hypocortisolism is more likely to develop PTSD * In PTSD, E/NE and CRH levels are elevated, but...

Final Exam: NSG 318/ NSG318 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology Review | Qs & As | 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: When administering Nexium, or any Proton Pump Inhibitor, what should you observe? Answer: Observe hepatic function - this elevates AST, ALT Q: Should Nexium be taken with food or on an empty stomach? Answer: On an empty stomach - this allows the stomach lining to be coated. Taking this with food blocks this process. Q: What is the ...

Normal ABG Values pH: 7.35-7.45 PCO2: 35-45mm Hg PO2: 80 to 100 mm Hg HCO3: 22-26 mEq/L Addison's Disease/Hypocortisolism s/sx Insufficient secretion of glucocorticoids & mineralocorticoids -Lethargy -Fatigue -Muscle weakness -GI disturbances/anorexia -Menstrual changes/impotence -Bronze pigmentation -HypOglycemia -HypOnatremia -HypERkalemia

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...

Which of the following statement is true? -PTSD is entirely genetically determined -Monozygotic twins and dizygotic twins have the same concordance for PTSD -People with pre-existing hypocortisolism is more likely to develop PTSD -Early childhood experience does not confer PTSD susceptability -None of above is true - ️️People with pre-existing hypocortisolism is more likely to develop PTSD * In PTSD, E/NE and CRH levels are elevated, but cortisol level is reduced, Low cortisol level b...

NSG 4100 EXAM 2 Problem set Exam Questions with all answers Correctly provided Latest 2024/2025 What to monitor for hypoaldosteronism? - correct answer -bp -urine output Interventions for hypoaldosteronism - correct answer -glucocorticoids -encourage sodium -increase fluids -take bp q4h -avoid foods with potassium What kind of diet should someone with cushings have? - correct answer -fluid control -low sodium and low carbs -high potassium (potatoes), protein and calcium What i...

Maryville University: NURS611 Patho Exam 3 What are clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism? a. intolerance to heat, tachycardia, and weight loss b. oligomenorrhea, fatigue, and warm skin c. restlessness, increased appetite, and menorrhagia d. constipation, decreased heart rate, and lethargy - ANSWER - *D *The lower levels of TH result in decreased energy metabolism, resulting in constipation, bradycardia, and lethargy. Thyroid-stim...

Thyroid hormones affect: Growth and maturation of tissues, cell metabolism, heat production, cardiac functioning, O2 consumption Gland Primarily responsible for calcium regulation Parathyroid Alpha cells secrete glucagon Beta cells secrete insulin and amylin delta cells secrete somatostatin and gastrin F cells secrete pancreatic polypeptide that stimulates gastric secretion and antagonizes cholecytokinin function of insulin Facilitates rate of glu...

A child, age 2, is brought to the emergency department after ingesting an unknown number of aspirin tablets about 30 minutes earlier. On entering the examination room, the child is crying and clinging to his mother. Which data should the nurse obtain first? Recent exposure to communicable diseases Heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure Height and weight Number of immunizations received CORRECT ANS Heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure Explanation: The most important da...

There are two adrenal glands each weighing ~4g where are they located? Above the upper pole of each kidney What is the adrenal gland composed of? A capsule, an inner medulla and an outer cortex What are made from cholesterol? Coritsol and aldosterone What is cortisol considered? A glucocorticoid because it increases plasma glucose levels. Deficiency of cortisol can result in hypoglycemia What is aldosterone considered? A mineralocorticoid because it promotes salt...