Addisons VS Cushings

Question 0

Medication for Addison’s disease

Answer 0

Cortisone

Question 1

Treatment for the client with Addison’s

Answer 1

Increase sodium intake

Question 2

Treatment for the client with Cushing’s

Answer 2

Restricted sodium and observe for sings of infection.

Question 3

Addison’s

Answer 3

Hyponatremia, hypotension, hypoglycemia, decreased blood vol, hyperkalemia.
Down, down, down, down, up.

Question 4

Cushing’s

Answer 4

Hypernatrimia, hyperglycemia, hypertension, increased blood vol, hypokalemia.
Up, up, up, up, down.