NURBN FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026
COMPLETE SOLVED QUESTIONS 100%
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◉symptoms of addisons disease. Answer: - hyperpigmentation
- weight loss
- fatigue
◉What is the patho of Addisons disease. Answer: immune system
attacks adrenal glands -> damage to adrenal glands -> less hormones
are released
◉What are two risk factors assoicated with Addisons disease mode.
Answer: - Family history of addisons disease can increase the
likelihood of somebody getting it
- Having an autoimmune condition like type 1 diabetes or thryoid
disease- this increases the risk of developing it
◉2 complications assocated with Addisons disease. Answer: -
suppresses the immune system
,- decrease in serotonin
◉3 symptoms of addisons disease. Answer: - weight loss
- hyperpigmentation
- Low BP
◉What 2 medications are used to treat addisons disease?. Answer: -
Hydrocortisone
- Fludrocortisone acetate
◉mode of action for hydrocortisone. Answer: decreases
inflammation by inhibiting accumulation of inflammatory cells
◉mode of action for Fludrocortisone acetate. Answer: increases
sodium reabsorption and potassium and hydrogen secretion at
nephonrs tubules
◉3 side effects of hydrocortisone. Answer: - insomnia
- hypertension
- cataract
◉3 side effects of Fludrocortisone acetate. Answer: - sodium and
water retention
, - hypertension
- peptic ulcer
◉2 nursing considerations for using hydrocortisone. Answer: -
monitor BGL in diabetics
- monitor weight
◉2 nursing considerations for using Fludrocortisone acetate.
Answer: - oral dose given with food
- rotate IM to prevent muscle atrophy
◉What 2 blood pathology tests should be conducted for Addisons
disease. Answer: - Kidney function test
- FBC
◉3 education points regarding addisons disease. Answer: - monitor
addisonian crisis (hypotension)
- restoring fluid balance- assess weight and skin intact
- avoi unnecessary acitivity
◉What is Acute kidney injury. Answer: Reduction in the kidney
function. Leads to a build up of waste in the blood, fluid overload
and electrolyte imbalances.
COMPLETE SOLVED QUESTIONS 100%
CORRECT
◉symptoms of addisons disease. Answer: - hyperpigmentation
- weight loss
- fatigue
◉What is the patho of Addisons disease. Answer: immune system
attacks adrenal glands -> damage to adrenal glands -> less hormones
are released
◉What are two risk factors assoicated with Addisons disease mode.
Answer: - Family history of addisons disease can increase the
likelihood of somebody getting it
- Having an autoimmune condition like type 1 diabetes or thryoid
disease- this increases the risk of developing it
◉2 complications assocated with Addisons disease. Answer: -
suppresses the immune system
,- decrease in serotonin
◉3 symptoms of addisons disease. Answer: - weight loss
- hyperpigmentation
- Low BP
◉What 2 medications are used to treat addisons disease?. Answer: -
Hydrocortisone
- Fludrocortisone acetate
◉mode of action for hydrocortisone. Answer: decreases
inflammation by inhibiting accumulation of inflammatory cells
◉mode of action for Fludrocortisone acetate. Answer: increases
sodium reabsorption and potassium and hydrogen secretion at
nephonrs tubules
◉3 side effects of hydrocortisone. Answer: - insomnia
- hypertension
- cataract
◉3 side effects of Fludrocortisone acetate. Answer: - sodium and
water retention
, - hypertension
- peptic ulcer
◉2 nursing considerations for using hydrocortisone. Answer: -
monitor BGL in diabetics
- monitor weight
◉2 nursing considerations for using Fludrocortisone acetate.
Answer: - oral dose given with food
- rotate IM to prevent muscle atrophy
◉What 2 blood pathology tests should be conducted for Addisons
disease. Answer: - Kidney function test
- FBC
◉3 education points regarding addisons disease. Answer: - monitor
addisonian crisis (hypotension)
- restoring fluid balance- assess weight and skin intact
- avoi unnecessary acitivity
◉What is Acute kidney injury. Answer: Reduction in the kidney
function. Leads to a build up of waste in the blood, fluid overload
and electrolyte imbalances.
