8/21/25, 8:20
AM
N334 EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE VERIFIED
UPDATED 2025/2026 | ASSURED SUCCESS
Terms in this set (75)
Adrenal Disorders Cushing's
syndrome and
disease
Addison's
Disease
includes growth hormone deficiency and excess
Anterior pituitary gland GH excess: Gigantism
dysfunction and Acromegaly GH
deficiency: dwarfism
posterior pituitary gland Diabetes insipidus (DI)
dysfunction Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
(SIADH)
Thyroid gland dysfunction hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
mineralcorticoids
adrenal cortex hormones (Aldosterone)
glucocorticoids
(cortisol)
gonadocorticoids
(androgens)
Aldosterone Hormone released by the adrenal cortex that
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stimulates the kidney to retain sodium ions
and water
Cortisol stress hormone released by the adrenal cortex
Androgens the main class of sex hormones released by the adrenal
cortex
Cushing's syndrome a condition caused by prolonged exposure to
high levels of cortisol, typically caused by
glucocorticoid or steroid treatments
Cushing's disease a condition that has endogenous causes of increased
cortisol d/t carcinomas
Addison's disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce
enough of the hormones cortisol or
aldosterone. Can occur d/t abrupt steroid
withdrawal
Cerebellum Part of the brain that contributes to
coordination and balance, precision and
accuracy of movement
basal ganglia portion of the midbrain that that modulates
voluntary motor function and routine
behaviors
Glasgow Coma Scale assessment of consciousness, using
eyes, verbal, motor assessments Max-
15 pts, below 8= coma
Status eppilepticus a seizure lasting 30 minutes or three tonic-clonic
seizures in series
-immune suppression: avoid live vaccines, avoid
with active infection/illness, diabetes, GI/Liver
Steroid concerns disease, osteoporosis
-Pregnancy category C; can cross the placenta, avoid in
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14
AM
N334 EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE VERIFIED
UPDATED 2025/2026 | ASSURED SUCCESS
Terms in this set (75)
Adrenal Disorders Cushing's
syndrome and
disease
Addison's
Disease
includes growth hormone deficiency and excess
Anterior pituitary gland GH excess: Gigantism
dysfunction and Acromegaly GH
deficiency: dwarfism
posterior pituitary gland Diabetes insipidus (DI)
dysfunction Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
(SIADH)
Thyroid gland dysfunction hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
mineralcorticoids
adrenal cortex hormones (Aldosterone)
glucocorticoids
(cortisol)
gonadocorticoids
(androgens)
Aldosterone Hormone released by the adrenal cortex that
1/
14
, 8/21/25, 8:20
AM
stimulates the kidney to retain sodium ions
and water
Cortisol stress hormone released by the adrenal cortex
Androgens the main class of sex hormones released by the adrenal
cortex
Cushing's syndrome a condition caused by prolonged exposure to
high levels of cortisol, typically caused by
glucocorticoid or steroid treatments
Cushing's disease a condition that has endogenous causes of increased
cortisol d/t carcinomas
Addison's disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce
enough of the hormones cortisol or
aldosterone. Can occur d/t abrupt steroid
withdrawal
Cerebellum Part of the brain that contributes to
coordination and balance, precision and
accuracy of movement
basal ganglia portion of the midbrain that that modulates
voluntary motor function and routine
behaviors
Glasgow Coma Scale assessment of consciousness, using
eyes, verbal, motor assessments Max-
15 pts, below 8= coma
Status eppilepticus a seizure lasting 30 minutes or three tonic-clonic
seizures in series
-immune suppression: avoid live vaccines, avoid
with active infection/illness, diabetes, GI/Liver
Steroid concerns disease, osteoporosis
-Pregnancy category C; can cross the placenta, avoid in
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