NUR 3219 - Module 7 Exam 2 Test Questions Fully Solved Updated.

Cushing Syndrome - Answer Pathophysiology/Etiology: -Excess corticosteroids especially glucocorticoids -Most common cause is corticosteroid (prednisone) medication therapy Other causes: -Pituitary, adrenal, lung, pancreatic cancers -Most common in women 20-40 YOA Cushing Syndrome - Answer Clinical Manifestations: -Weight gain -Abnormal adipose tissue deposits with peripheral muscle wasting -Skin and hair changes -Risk of infection and slow wound healing Cushing Syndrome - Answer Diagnostic Studies: -Testing for increased plasma cortisol levels -Late night salivary cortisol level -24-hour urine cortisol -Plasma cortisol level after dexamethasone administration -Radiological studies of pituitary and adrenal glands -Adherence to the timing and procedures for sample collection ensures accurate results related to ___ diagnosis Cushing Syndrome - Answer Interprofessional Care -Goal of care is to normalize adrenal gland hormone secretion -Treatment plan based on causation -Pituitary tumor surgery or medication suppression -Adrenalectomy -Control of hyperglycemia and other manifestations -Changing corticosteroid (prednisone) dosage and/or schedule -Decrease daily dose or change to every-other-day