NSG 4100 Exam 2 With Questions and Answers

NSG 4100 Exam 2 With Questions and
Answers
S/s of Adrenal Hyperplasia - Answer-Virilization, masculine features in women
(baldness, masculine distribution of pubic hair, beard, masculine beard)


Meds for Adrenal Hyperplasia - Answer-Glucocorticoids


Topics for care plan for Cushing's - Answer-Skin care, infection prevention, body
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Nutrition for Cushing's - Answer-Increase calcium, low sodium, low sugar


Priority assessment for Cushing's - Answer-Infection s/s, restlessness


Who is at highest risk for Cushing's - Answer-20-40 y/o females


S/s of complications of post-op transsphenoidal hypophysectomy - Answer-Clear
drainage (CSF) and taste of salt


Priority assessments for Addison's disease - Answer-HR, dysrhythmias from
increased potassium


Meds for Addison's - Answer-Steroids (hydrocortisone- Solu-Cortef

, Clinical manifestations for Addison's - Answer-Muscle weakness, dark
pigmentation, hypotension, confusion, restlessness, N/V, cyanosis, shock
Call doc if any of these symptoms occur


Education for Addison's - Answer-Nutrition- increase carbs, increase protein,
increase salt
Avoid stress and heat


Diabetes insipidus med - Answer-DDAVP


Home care education for DI & SIADH - Answer-DI- home emergency kit w/
steroids
Daily weights


S/s of DI - Answer-Polydipsia, polyphagia, hypernatremia, dehydration ->
tachycardia


Patho and s/s for SIADH - Answer-Fluid retention, dilutional hyponatremia, watch
for fluid overload (crackles)


Meds for SIADH - Answer-Lasix
NEVER HCTZ


S/s of complications of SIADH - Answer-Lethargy


Assessment for pheochromocytoma - Answer-Urine sample for catecholemines