NSG 4100 (AH111) EXAM 2 2026 UPDATE COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (complete solutions) ASSURED
SUCCESS/GRADED A+!!!
Clinical manifestations for Addison's - CORRECT ANSWER-Muscle weakness,
dark pigmentation, hypotension, confusion, restlessness, N/V, cyanosis, shock
Call doc if any of these symptoms occur
Education for Addison's - CORRECT ANSWER-Nutrition- increase carbs, increase
protein, increase salt
Avoid stress and heat
Diabetes insipidus med - CORRECT ANSWER-DDAVP
Home care education for DI & SIADH - CORRECT ANSWER-DI- home emergency
kit w/ steroids
Daily weights
S/s of Adrenal Hyperplasia - CORRECT ANSWER-Virilization, masculine features
in women (baldness, masculine distribution of pubic hair, beard, masculine beard)
,S/s of complications of post-op transsphenoidal hypophysectomy - CORRECT
ANSWER-Clear drainage (CSF) and taste of salt
Priority assessments for Addison's disease - CORRECT ANSWER-HR,
dysrhythmias from increased potassium
Meds for Addison's - CORRECT ANSWER-Steroids (hydrocortisone- Solu-Cortef
Meds for Adrenal Hyperplasia - CORRECT ANSWER-Glucocorticoids
Topics for care plan for Cushing's - CORRECT ANSWER-Skin care, infection
prevention, body image
Nutrition for Cushing's - CORRECT ANSWER-Increase calcium, low sodium, low
sugar
Priority assessment for Cushing's - CORRECT ANSWER-Infection s/s, restlessness
Who is at highest risk for Cushing's - CORRECT ANSWER-20-40 y/o females
S/s of DI - CORRECT ANSWER-Polydipsia, polyphagia, hypernatremia,
dehydration -> tachycardia
Patho and s/s for SIADH - CORRECT ANSWER-Fluid retention, dilutional
hyponatremia, watch for fluid overload (crackles)
, Meds for SIADH - CORRECT ANSWER-Lasix
NEVER HCTZ
S/s of complications of SIADH - CORRECT ANSWER-Lethargy
Assessment for pheochromocytoma - CORRECT ANSWER-Urine sample for
catecholemines
Imaging
S/s- 5 H's
DONT PALPATE OR PERCUSS TUMOR
Diagnostics for Pheochromocytoma - CORRECT ANSWER-Clonidine suppression
test
24 hr urine for catecholamines and metanephrine
abd US
s/s of pheochromocytoma - CORRECT ANSWER-5 H's
HTN
Headache
Hyperhydrosis
Hypermetabolism
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (complete solutions) ASSURED
SUCCESS/GRADED A+!!!
Clinical manifestations for Addison's - CORRECT ANSWER-Muscle weakness,
dark pigmentation, hypotension, confusion, restlessness, N/V, cyanosis, shock
Call doc if any of these symptoms occur
Education for Addison's - CORRECT ANSWER-Nutrition- increase carbs, increase
protein, increase salt
Avoid stress and heat
Diabetes insipidus med - CORRECT ANSWER-DDAVP
Home care education for DI & SIADH - CORRECT ANSWER-DI- home emergency
kit w/ steroids
Daily weights
S/s of Adrenal Hyperplasia - CORRECT ANSWER-Virilization, masculine features
in women (baldness, masculine distribution of pubic hair, beard, masculine beard)
,S/s of complications of post-op transsphenoidal hypophysectomy - CORRECT
ANSWER-Clear drainage (CSF) and taste of salt
Priority assessments for Addison's disease - CORRECT ANSWER-HR,
dysrhythmias from increased potassium
Meds for Addison's - CORRECT ANSWER-Steroids (hydrocortisone- Solu-Cortef
Meds for Adrenal Hyperplasia - CORRECT ANSWER-Glucocorticoids
Topics for care plan for Cushing's - CORRECT ANSWER-Skin care, infection
prevention, body image
Nutrition for Cushing's - CORRECT ANSWER-Increase calcium, low sodium, low
sugar
Priority assessment for Cushing's - CORRECT ANSWER-Infection s/s, restlessness
Who is at highest risk for Cushing's - CORRECT ANSWER-20-40 y/o females
S/s of DI - CORRECT ANSWER-Polydipsia, polyphagia, hypernatremia,
dehydration -> tachycardia
Patho and s/s for SIADH - CORRECT ANSWER-Fluid retention, dilutional
hyponatremia, watch for fluid overload (crackles)
, Meds for SIADH - CORRECT ANSWER-Lasix
NEVER HCTZ
S/s of complications of SIADH - CORRECT ANSWER-Lethargy
Assessment for pheochromocytoma - CORRECT ANSWER-Urine sample for
catecholemines
Imaging
S/s- 5 H's
DONT PALPATE OR PERCUSS TUMOR
Diagnostics for Pheochromocytoma - CORRECT ANSWER-Clonidine suppression
test
24 hr urine for catecholamines and metanephrine
abd US
s/s of pheochromocytoma - CORRECT ANSWER-5 H's
HTN
Headache
Hyperhydrosis
Hypermetabolism
