adrenal glands

Question 1

outer part of the adrenal gland

Answer 1

cortex

Question 2

3 zones of the adrenal gland

Answer 2

glomerulosa, fasciculata, reticularis

Question 3

hormone produced by the cortex

Answer 3

aldosterone
cortisol
androgens

Question 4

hormones produced by the medulla

Answer 4

epinephrine
norepinephrine

Question 5

location of right adrenal gland

Answer 5

post. and right lateral to the ivc
medial to right lobe of liver
lateral to crus of diaphragm

Question 6

location of left adrenal gland

Answer 6

medial to upper pole of the lft kidney
superior segment posterior to lesser sac
inferior segment post. to panc

Question 7

3 arteries of the adrenal gland

Answer 7

suprarenal artery of the aorta
inferior phrenic artery
suprarenal of the renal arteries

Question 8

cushing syndrome has high levels of…

Answer 8

cortisol

Question 9

clinical findings of cushing syndrome

Answer 9

hirsutism
hyperglcemia
fatigue
obesity
thin arms and legs

Question 10

conns syndrome has high levels of ….

Answer 10

aldosterone

Question 11

conns syndrome pt’s present w/

Answer 11

hypertension
excessive thirst
excessive urination
high levels of sodium in blood
low potassium

Question 12

adrenal adenoma sono findins

Answer 12

solid hypo mas

Question 13

what is pheochromocytoma

Answer 13

benign mass that causes uncontrollable hypertension

Question 14

sono findings w/ pheochromocytoma

Answer 14

large hyperechoic mass

Question 15

pts w/ pheochromocytoma present w/

Answer 15

uncontrollable hypertension
tachy
headaches
tremors
anxiety
sweating

Question 16

most common extracranial malignant tumor in children

Answer 16

neuroblastoma

Question 17

pt’s w/ neuroblastoma present w/

Answer 17

bone pain
abd pain
& mets.

Question 18

what age is neuroblastoma typically discovered

Answer 18

<5 yrs old

Question 19

sono findings of a neuroblastoma

Answer 19

large hetero mass w/ calcs and hemorrhage
mets often present

Question 20

Echogenic center of the adrenal gland is what

Answer 20

The medulla

Question 21

Addisons disease lab

Answer 21

Hypo secretion of cortisol and aldosterone

Question 22

S&S of addisons disease

Answer 22

increased sodium retention
tissue edema
increased potasium
hyperpigmentation
fatigue muscle and bone weakness

Question 23

Adrenogenital syndrome lab values

Answer 23

Excessive secretion of androgens and estrogen

Question 24

adrenogenital S&S

Answer 24

hirutism
baldness
acne
clitoral hypertrophy

Question 25

adrenal hemorrhage clinical symptoms

Answer 25

anemia
hyperbilirubin
abd mass

Question 26

most common retroperitoneal tumor

Answer 26

LYMPHOMA

Question 27

where in the adrenal gland does a nueroblastoma develop

Answer 27

in the medulla