NUR 212 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS; 100% CORRECT; GRADE A
"My Plate" recommendations for carbs - correct answer-
whole grains, fruits, veggies, and low fat dairy
"My Plate" recommendations for fats - correct answer-
less than 200mg/day of cholesterol and trans fat
recommendations
"My Plate" recommendations for proteins - correct
answer- the same for the general population
2 hour glucose plasma - correct answer- uses a
glucose load of 75g
BS should be lower than 200 after test
ADA recommends how much exercise? - correct answer-
30 mins/5 days/week
Addisonian Crisis - correct answer- No stress
hormone
,Severe hypotension (shock) and vascular collapse
Low Na+ and hypoglycemia
Addisons assessment findings - correct answer- -
anemia
-bronze color from hyperpigmentation
-anorexia, fatigue, weakness, wt loss, ABD pain, diarrhea, othro
BP
Addisons Disease - correct answer- occurs when the
adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol
or aldosterone.
80% is autoimmune or caused by pituitary tumor
Addisons TX - correct answer- Glucocorticoids (e.g.
Hydrocortisone)
-2/3 in the a.m. and 1/3 in the p.m.
-dosage varies w/ stress amount
Mineralcorticoids (e.g. Fludrocortisone)
-taken daily
Increase pt sodium intake
, Emergency give IM dose of hydrocortisone
ADH - correct answer- also known as arginine
vasopressin is to regulate fluid volume. It causes the renal
tubules to reabsorb water. Makes water more urine more
concentrated. A rise in plasma osmolarity and/or hypovolemia
stimulates ADH secretion
Adrenal Hormones - correct answer- Sugar
*glucocortioid
Salt *aldosertone
Sex *androgens
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) - correct answer-
Stimulates adrenal cortex to secrete glucocorticoids
Airway consideration with post-op bariatric patients -
correct answer- High risk for respiratory depression
Need to complete frequent respiratory assessments, count
respirations, and monitor SPo2
Alcohol and diabetic patients - correct answer- -
inhibit gluconeogensis an this can cause hypoglycemic reactions
ANSWERS; 100% CORRECT; GRADE A
"My Plate" recommendations for carbs - correct answer-
whole grains, fruits, veggies, and low fat dairy
"My Plate" recommendations for fats - correct answer-
less than 200mg/day of cholesterol and trans fat
recommendations
"My Plate" recommendations for proteins - correct
answer- the same for the general population
2 hour glucose plasma - correct answer- uses a
glucose load of 75g
BS should be lower than 200 after test
ADA recommends how much exercise? - correct answer-
30 mins/5 days/week
Addisonian Crisis - correct answer- No stress
hormone
,Severe hypotension (shock) and vascular collapse
Low Na+ and hypoglycemia
Addisons assessment findings - correct answer- -
anemia
-bronze color from hyperpigmentation
-anorexia, fatigue, weakness, wt loss, ABD pain, diarrhea, othro
BP
Addisons Disease - correct answer- occurs when the
adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol
or aldosterone.
80% is autoimmune or caused by pituitary tumor
Addisons TX - correct answer- Glucocorticoids (e.g.
Hydrocortisone)
-2/3 in the a.m. and 1/3 in the p.m.
-dosage varies w/ stress amount
Mineralcorticoids (e.g. Fludrocortisone)
-taken daily
Increase pt sodium intake
, Emergency give IM dose of hydrocortisone
ADH - correct answer- also known as arginine
vasopressin is to regulate fluid volume. It causes the renal
tubules to reabsorb water. Makes water more urine more
concentrated. A rise in plasma osmolarity and/or hypovolemia
stimulates ADH secretion
Adrenal Hormones - correct answer- Sugar
*glucocortioid
Salt *aldosertone
Sex *androgens
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) - correct answer-
Stimulates adrenal cortex to secrete glucocorticoids
Airway consideration with post-op bariatric patients -
correct answer- High risk for respiratory depression
Need to complete frequent respiratory assessments, count
respirations, and monitor SPo2
Alcohol and diabetic patients - correct answer- -
inhibit gluconeogensis an this can cause hypoglycemic reactions
