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Hyperpituitary[ ANS: ]Agromegaly
Gigantism (never fuse)
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Growth plate distinguish one never fuse
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Gigantism[ ANS: ]Never fuses (elongated bones)
Acromegaly (enlarged bones)[ ANS: ]enlargement of the
extremities
Hypopituitary[ ANS: ]Dehydration
Addison (secondary)
amenorrhea
Headaches
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Visual disturbances[ ANS: ]S/S of hyperpituitary
Test to diagnose Cushing disease[ ANS: ]Dexamethasone
suppression test
Steps for a dexamethasone test[ ANS: ]NPO
Blood specimen collected (1st thing)
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Pheochromcytoma[ ANS: ]tumor of the adrenal medulla
S/S of pheochromcytoma[ ANS: ]Severe HTN & tachycardia
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Catecholamine (EPI & NONEPI)[ ANS: ]What is secreted from a
pheochromcytoma
SIADH (soaked inside)[ ANS: ]Excessive amounts ADH (fluid
overload)
S/s of fluid over load due SIADH[ ANS: ]JVD, crackles, ABD
distention
Increased specific gravity[ ANS: ]Fluid overload
Drop in urine specific gravity[ ANS: ]Fluid overload
Treatment for SIADH[ ANS: ]Tolvaptan
DI (dry inside) (primary DI)[ ANS: ]Decreased production of ADH
(dilute urine)
Secondary DI[ ANS: ]TBI
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Trauma
Infection
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Dipsogenic DI[ ANS: ]Excessive fluid intake
Nephrogenic DI[ ANS: ]kidneys don't respond properly to ADH
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Drug related DI[ ANS: ]Lithium, demeclocycline
S/S OF DI[ ANS: ]Dehydration
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For someone with DI, check vital signs for[ ANS: ]Tachycardia and
hypotension
Treatment for DI[ ANS: ]DDAVP (desmopressin)
Therapeutic response for DI[ ANS: ]Decrease urine output
Hallmark sign of DI[ ANS: ]polyuria (increased urine)
When a pt receives regular insulin when to check to
hypoglycemia (remember peak hours so check in 3 hours)[ ANS:
]1000
Why are DM patients prone to infection[ ANS: ]Elevated glucose
increase the chance for bacteria growth
Normal HgbA1c[ ANS: ]Less than 7 is good
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NU189 Exam 4 review Questions and
Answers (100% Correct Answers) Already
Graded A+
Hyperpituitary[ ANS: ]Agromegaly
Gigantism (never fuse)
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Growth plate distinguish one never fuse
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Gigantism[ ANS: ]Never fuses (elongated bones)
Acromegaly (enlarged bones)[ ANS: ]enlargement of the
extremities
Hypopituitary[ ANS: ]Dehydration
Addison (secondary)
amenorrhea
Headaches
, 2
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Visual disturbances[ ANS: ]S/S of hyperpituitary
Test to diagnose Cushing disease[ ANS: ]Dexamethasone
suppression test
Steps for a dexamethasone test[ ANS: ]NPO
Blood specimen collected (1st thing)
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Pheochromcytoma[ ANS: ]tumor of the adrenal medulla
S/S of pheochromcytoma[ ANS: ]Severe HTN & tachycardia
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Catecholamine (EPI & NONEPI)[ ANS: ]What is secreted from a
pheochromcytoma
SIADH (soaked inside)[ ANS: ]Excessive amounts ADH (fluid
overload)
S/s of fluid over load due SIADH[ ANS: ]JVD, crackles, ABD
distention
Increased specific gravity[ ANS: ]Fluid overload
Drop in urine specific gravity[ ANS: ]Fluid overload
Treatment for SIADH[ ANS: ]Tolvaptan
DI (dry inside) (primary DI)[ ANS: ]Decreased production of ADH
(dilute urine)
Secondary DI[ ANS: ]TBI
, 3
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Neurosurgery
Trauma
Infection
Sx
Dipsogenic DI[ ANS: ]Excessive fluid intake
Nephrogenic DI[ ANS: ]kidneys don't respond properly to ADH
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Drug related DI[ ANS: ]Lithium, demeclocycline
S/S OF DI[ ANS: ]Dehydration
Guru01 - Stuvia
For someone with DI, check vital signs for[ ANS: ]Tachycardia and
hypotension
Treatment for DI[ ANS: ]DDAVP (desmopressin)
Therapeutic response for DI[ ANS: ]Decrease urine output
Hallmark sign of DI[ ANS: ]polyuria (increased urine)
When a pt receives regular insulin when to check to
hypoglycemia (remember peak hours so check in 3 hours)[ ANS:
]1000
Why are DM patients prone to infection[ ANS: ]Elevated glucose
increase the chance for bacteria growth
Normal HgbA1c[ ANS: ]Less than 7 is good
