Week 7 Zoom Tutoring Content Exam Questions with Complete Solution | 2026 | Latest Version

Week 7 Zoom Tutoring Content Exam Questions with Complete Solution | 2026 | Latest Version What is Cushing's syndrome? - answer-excessive cortisol production caused by excess corticosteroids what is the pathophys for cushings - answer-oversecretion of the hormones of the adrenal cortex expected findings for cushings - answer-weakness/ fatigue back and joint pain altered emotional state (irritable, depression) decreased libido Physical S/S for Cushings - answer-decreased immune system thin, fragile skin bruising and petechiae Hypertension Tachycardia irregular scant periods dependent edema changes in fat distrubution hallmark signs of cushings - answer-buffalo hump moon face truncal obesity hirsutism red cheekswhat is addisons disease - answer-an adrenocortical insuffiency caused by damage or dysfunction of the adrenal cortex what is production is diminished in addisons disease - answer-production of mineralcorticoids and glucocorticoids resulting in decreased aldosterone and cortisol what is a addisonian crisis - answer-acute adreal insufficency (of cortisol) with a rapid onset Can occur from stopping long term use of steroids medical emergency if not treated quickly prognosis is poor S/S for Addison's disease - answer-weight loss salt craving hyperpigmentation of skin weakness and fatigue nausea, anorexia, vomiting abdominal pain constipation or diarrhea severe HYPOtension