Adrenal Insufficiency and Cushing's Syndrome Quiz

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What are the clinical manifestations of Addison's disease?

Truncal obesity, buffalo hump, fragile skin, hyperglycemia

Moon face, hirsutism, slow healing of cuts, hypernatremia

Muscle weakness, dark pigmentation, hypotension, hyperkalemia (correct)

Emaciation, striae, sleep disturbances, hypokalemia

What diagnostic test is specific to Addison's disease?

Elevated serum cortisol

Low-dose dexamethasone suppression test (correct)

Increased ACTH with high Cortisol

Elevated urine cortisol

What is a nursing intervention for managing hypovolemia in Addison's disease?

Avoid cold temperatures and emotional stress

Increase fluids and sodium (correct)

Monitor and replace hypocalcemia

Administer high doses of corticosteroids

What are the signs and symptoms of a crisis/surgery in Addison's disease?

Hypotension, cyanosis, fever, shock Signup and view all the answers

What is a key postoperative nursing consideration for a patient undergoing adrenalectomy for Addison's disease?

Monitor for signs of diabetes insipidus Signup and view all the answers

How can adrenal insufficiency be precipitated in a patient with Addison's disease?

Exposure to extreme temperatures Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of adrenal insufficiency in Addison's disease?

Tumor of the pituitary gland producing ACTH Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is NOT typically associated with Addison's disease?

Truncal obesity Signup and view all the answers

What is a common complication of Addison's disease that requires monitoring and replacement therapy?

Hypokalemia Signup and view all the answers

How can a crisis/surgery in Addison's disease be identified?

Cyanosis, fever, shock, vomiting Signup and view all the answers

What is a key nursing intervention to prevent postoperative complications following adrenalectomy in Addison's disease?

Avoiding coughing, sneezing, and straining Signup and view all the answers

What is the main hormone replacement therapy required for patients with Addison's disease?

Glucocorticoids Signup and view all the answers

Adrenal Insufficiency and Cushing's Syndrome Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What are the clinical manifestations of Addison's disease?

What diagnostic test is specific to Addison's disease?

What is a nursing intervention for managing hypovolemia in Addison's disease?

What are the signs and symptoms of a crisis/surgery in Addison's disease?

What is a key postoperative nursing consideration for a patient undergoing adrenalectomy for Addison's disease?

How can adrenal insufficiency be precipitated in a patient with Addison's disease?

What is the main cause of adrenal insufficiency in Addison's disease?

Which symptom is NOT typically associated with Addison's disease?

What is a common complication of Addison's disease that requires monitoring and replacement therapy?

How can a crisis/surgery in Addison's disease be identified?

What is a key nursing intervention to prevent postoperative complications following adrenalectomy in Addison's disease?

What is the main hormone replacement therapy required for patients with Addison's disease?

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