NURS 497 (EXAM 2) Questions and Correct Answers 2026/2027

NURS 497 (EXAM 2) Questions and Correct Answers 2026/2027 What is the purpose of the glycosylated hemoglobin (hemoglobin A1c) test? A) Checking for hyperlipidemia B) Monitoring long-term serum glucose control C) Detecting acute complications of diabetes D) Measuring fasting glucose levels - Correct Answer B What is the most common cause of Addison's disease? A) An autoimmune reaction B) Dietary deficiency of sodium and potassium C) Viral infection of the pituitary gland D) Cancer - Correct Answer A What is the earliest manifestation of diabetes-induced kidney dysfunction? A) Decreased glomerular filtration B) Polyuria C) Glycosuria D) Microalbuminuria - Correct Answer B A nurse checks laboratory results as both Cushing's disease and Addison's disease can manifest with elevated levels of: A) adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). B) Aldosterone C) Estrogen. D) ADH. - Correct Answer A What is the cause of the hyperpigmentation seen in people with Cushing's syndrome? A) Abnormal levels of cortisol