NU189 EXAM 4 REVIEW | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
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Hyperpituitary - (answer)Agromegaly
Gigantism (never fuse)
Growth plate distinguish one never fuse
Gigantism - (answer)Never fuses (elongated bones)
Acromegaly (enlarged bones) - (answer)enlargement of the extremities
Hypopituitary - (answer)Dehydration
Addison (secondary)
amenorrhea
Headaches
Visual disturbances - (answer)S/S of hyperpituitary
Test to diagnose Cushing disease - (answer)Dexamethasone suppression test
Steps for a dexamethasone test - (answer)NPO
Blood specimen collected (1st thing)
,NU189 EXAM 4 REVIEW | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
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Pheochromcytoma - (answer)tumor of the adrenal medulla
S/S of pheochromcytoma - (answer)Severe HTN & tachycardia
Catecholamine (EPI & NONEPI) - (answer)What is secreted from a pheochromcytoma
SIADH (soaked inside) - (answer)Excessive amounts ADH (fluid overload)
S/s of fluid over load due SIADH - (answer)JVD, crackles, ABD distention
Increased specific gravity - (answer)Fluid overload
Drop in urine specific gravity - (answer)Fluid overload
Treatment for SIADH - (answer)Tolvaptan
DI (dry inside) (primary DI) - (answer)Decreased production of ADH (dilute urine)
Secondary DI - (answer)TBI
Neurosurgery
Trauma
Infection
Sx
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Dipsogenic DI - (answer)Excessive fluid intake
Nephrogenic DI - (answer)kidneys don't respond properly to ADH
Drug related DI - (answer)Lithium, demeclocycline
S/S OF DI - (answer)Dehydration
For someone with DI, check vital signs for - (answer)Tachycardia and hypotension
Treatment for DI - (answer)DDAVP (desmopressin)
Therapeutic response for DI - (answer)Decrease urine output
Hallmark sign of DI - (answer)polyuria (increased urine)
When a pt receives regular insulin when to check to hypoglycemia (remember peak hours so check in 3
hours) - (answer)1000
Why are DM patients prone to infection - (answer)Elevated glucose increase the chance for bacteria
growth
Normal HgbA1c - (answer)Less than 7 is good
PRIORITY for someone with retinopathy - (answer)Make sure BG is maintained
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Hyperpituitary - (answer)Agromegaly
Gigantism (never fuse)
Growth plate distinguish one never fuse
Gigantism - (answer)Never fuses (elongated bones)
Acromegaly (enlarged bones) - (answer)enlargement of the extremities
Hypopituitary - (answer)Dehydration
Addison (secondary)
amenorrhea
Headaches
Visual disturbances - (answer)S/S of hyperpituitary
Test to diagnose Cushing disease - (answer)Dexamethasone suppression test
Steps for a dexamethasone test - (answer)NPO
Blood specimen collected (1st thing)
,NU189 EXAM 4 REVIEW | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
UPDATED | RATED 100% CORRECT.
Pheochromcytoma - (answer)tumor of the adrenal medulla
S/S of pheochromcytoma - (answer)Severe HTN & tachycardia
Catecholamine (EPI & NONEPI) - (answer)What is secreted from a pheochromcytoma
SIADH (soaked inside) - (answer)Excessive amounts ADH (fluid overload)
S/s of fluid over load due SIADH - (answer)JVD, crackles, ABD distention
Increased specific gravity - (answer)Fluid overload
Drop in urine specific gravity - (answer)Fluid overload
Treatment for SIADH - (answer)Tolvaptan
DI (dry inside) (primary DI) - (answer)Decreased production of ADH (dilute urine)
Secondary DI - (answer)TBI
Neurosurgery
Trauma
Infection
Sx
, NU189 EXAM 4 REVIEW | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
UPDATED | RATED 100% CORRECT.
Dipsogenic DI - (answer)Excessive fluid intake
Nephrogenic DI - (answer)kidneys don't respond properly to ADH
Drug related DI - (answer)Lithium, demeclocycline
S/S OF DI - (answer)Dehydration
For someone with DI, check vital signs for - (answer)Tachycardia and hypotension
Treatment for DI - (answer)DDAVP (desmopressin)
Therapeutic response for DI - (answer)Decrease urine output
Hallmark sign of DI - (answer)polyuria (increased urine)
When a pt receives regular insulin when to check to hypoglycemia (remember peak hours so check in 3
hours) - (answer)1000
Why are DM patients prone to infection - (answer)Elevated glucose increase the chance for bacteria
growth
Normal HgbA1c - (answer)Less than 7 is good
PRIORITY for someone with retinopathy - (answer)Make sure BG is maintained
