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Nursing Care: Hypothermic Clients and Cushing's Syndrome

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What is the primary cause of Cushing's Syndrome?

Deficiency of cortisol

Internal sources such as abnormalities of organs (correct)

Ectopic ACTH secreting hormones

External sources such as long-term medications

Which type of tumor is most likely to cause Cushing's Syndrome?

Adrenal carcinoma

Pheochromocytoma

Adrenal adenoma

ACTH-secreting tumor (correct)

What is the effect of excess cortisol on the skin?

Skin becomes thicker

Skin becomes more fragile (correct)

Skin becomes less sensitive

Increased collagen production

Why does truncated obesity occur in Cushing's Syndrome?

Due to altered fat distribution Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of excess cortisol on bone health?

Decreased calcium levels Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of excess cortisol on blood pressure?

Increased blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between Cushing's Syndrome and Cushing's Disease?

Cushing's Syndrome is due to external sources, while Cushing's Disease is due to internal sources Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of excess cortisol on insulin resistance?

Increased insulin resistance Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic facial feature of Cushing's Syndrome?

Round face (moon face) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of excess cortisol on the zona fasciculata of the uninvolved adrenal gland?

Decreased cortisol production Signup and view all the answers