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Addison's Disease Nursing Interventions Quiz

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Which steroid is NOT used to replace the steroids in the body if there is deficiency?

Insulin (correct)

Betamethasone

Prednisone

Cortisol

What side effect is NOT associated with high doses of steroids?

Growth retardation

Anemia (correct)

Osteoporosis

Peptic ulcer

Which of the following is NOT a nursing responsibility related to steroid administration?

Monitor vital signs, electrolytes, and glucose

Protect the patient from infection

Caution the patient to abruptly stop the drug (correct)

Monitor intake and output, weight, and edema

Which hormone replacement therapy is NOT used for hypothyroidism?

Insulin Signup and view all the answers

Which diet is recommended for a patient with hypothyroidism?

LOW calorie diet Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is NOT used for hyperthyroidism?

Insulin Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a manifestation of hyperthyroidism?

Diarrhea Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a side effect of corticosteroid therapy?

Hypotension Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of hypothyroidism?

Graves' disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the medical term for a stroke caused by a blood vessel breaking open?

Hemorrhagic stroke Signup and view all the answers

What happens to brain cells if blood flow is stopped for longer than a few seconds?

They can die, causing permanent damage Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?

Less than 30 seconds to 24 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a CT and brain scan in diagnosing a stroke?

To reveal lesion Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of a stroke?

Nuchal rigidity Signup and view all the answers

What is a focal sign of a stroke?

Hemiplegia Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of cerebral arteriography in diagnosing a stroke?

To show occlusion or malformation of blood vessels Signup and view all the answers

What is a nursing intervention in the acute stage of a stroke?

Maintain patent airway and adequate ventilation Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the permanent loss of function due to neuron death in the affected area?

Irreversible loss of function Signup and view all the answers