Medsurg Final 3

Question 1

Cushing’s disease and Cushing’s syndrome are caused by an

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oversecretion of the adrenal cortex

Question 2

Cushing’s disease is caused

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directly by oversecretion of the adrenal cortex

Question 3

Cushing’s syndrome is caused by

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long-term use of glucocorticoids to treat other conditions, such as asthma or RA

Question 4

affects glucose, protein, and fat metabolism; the body’s response to stress; and the body’s immune function

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Glucocorticoids, like Cortisol

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increases sodium absorption, causes potassium excretion in

the kidney

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Mineralocorticoids, like Aldosterone

Question 6

Cushing’s: Advise the client that medication therapy may be

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lifelong

Question 7

Cushing’s: Advise the client to eat foods high in

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calcium and vitamin D

Question 8

Cushing’s: The client should not use ___ or ___

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alcohol or caffeine

Question 9

Cushing’s: teaching: client should watch out for

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GI bleeding

Question 10

Cushing’s: Manifestations: Altered emotional state (may include ___ or ___)

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irritability or depression

Question 11

Cushing’s: Manifestations: Skin

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Thin and fragile

Question 12

Cushing’s: Manifestations: ___ ulcers

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Gastric

Question 13

Cushing’s: Manifestations: ___ edema

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dependent edema

Question 14

Cushing’s: Manifestations: hair

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Hirsutism

Question 15

____ cortisol levels are used to confirm the diagnosis of Cushing’s disease

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Salivary

Question 16

Dexamethasone suppression tests: _____ of cortisol excretion is indicative of Cushing’s disease

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Nonsuppression

Question 17

Dexamethasone suppression tests for Cushings: False positive results may occur in clients with acute illness and

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alcoholism

Question 18

Cushing’s: Dietary alterations include decreased

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sodium

Question 19

Cushing’s: Dietary alterations include increased intake of p____ p____ and c_____

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potassium, protein, and calcium.

Question 20

Cushing’s: Assess for indications of _____volemia

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hypervolemia

Question 21

Cushing’s syndrome tx: tapering off _____ or managing the symptoms may be necessary.

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glucocorticoids

Question 22

Cushing’s: Aminoglutethimide decreases adrenal hormone synthesis to provide __ ___ symptom relief

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short-term

Question 23

Cushing’s tx: Aminoglutethimide, a corticosteroid inhibitor: monitor for

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hypotension

Question 24

Cushing’s: an antifungal agent that when taken in high dosages inhibits adrenal corticosteroid synthesis.

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Ketoconazole

Question 25

Cushing’s: Used when bilateral adrenal hyperplasia is the underlying cause of the condition

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Spironolactone

Question 26

Radiation therapy for Cushing’s caused by tumor: Avoid applying ___, other than those prescribed by the radiologist to affected areas.

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lotions

Question 27

Radiation therapy for Cushing’s caused by tumor: Expect fatigue and ___ ___ due to radiation.

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altered taste

Question 28

Cushing’s: depending on the cause you may need a Hypophysectomy, which is removal of

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pituitary gland

Question 29

Hypophysectomy: you may need to Administer _____ to prevent an abrupt drop in ___ level

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glucocorticoids

cortisol

Question 30

hypophysectomy: Advise the client to avoid

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coughing, blowing his nose, or sneezing

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hypophysectomy: Numbness at the surgical site and a diminished sense of smell may be experienced for

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3 to 4 months after surgery.

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hypophysectomy: If bending is required to pick up an object or to tie shoes,

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bend at the knees.

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hypophysectomy: oral care

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avoid brushing teeth for 2 weeks. Advise the client to floss and rinse his mouth.

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hypophysectomy: To avoid constipation, which contributes to increased intracranial pressure, the client should
eat high-fiber food. ___ ___ (Colace) also can be used to prevent constipation.

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Docusate sodium

Question 35

Adrenalectomy: Provide _____ and hormone replacement as needed.

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glucocorticoid

Question 36

Cushing’s: Complications: due to an increase in cortisol, you could have a GI issue:

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decreased stomach mucus.

Question 37

Cushing’s: Complications: tx of decreased stomach mucus

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antiulcer meds, and watch out for GI bleed

Question 38

Cushing’s: Complications: hypocalcemia increases risk for

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fractures

Question 39

Cushing’s: Complications: Risk for infection due to

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immunosuppression

Question 40

Sudden drop in corticosteroids due to sudden withdrawal of medication or tumor removal

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adrenal crisis

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adrenal crisis

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Sudden drop in corticosteroids due to sudden withdrawal of medication or tumor removal

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adrenal crisis: Administer

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glucocorticoids

Question 43

During ___, additional glucocorticoids may be needed to prevent adrenal crisis.

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times of stress