Author Question: A patient is seen in the primary care provider's office with complaints of polydipsia and polyuria ... (Read 72 times)

rayancarla1 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient is seen in the primary care provider's office with complaints of polydipsia and polyuria without polyphagia. He has very edematous ankles, and his blood pressure is elevated.

From which disorder of the adrenal cortex is the patient suffering? A) Hyperaldosteronism
B) Adrenocortical hyperfunction
C) Androgen-producing tumors
D) Adrenal hyperplasia

Question 2

A neonatal intensive care unit nurse is caring for an infant with RSV. What route of delivery will the nurse use when ribavirin (Virazole) is administered?

A) Oral suspension
B) Topical
C) Intravenous
D) Inhaled

amynguyen1221 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Hyperaldosteronism is characterized by hypokalemia, hypernatremia, hypertension, thirst, and polyuria. Adrenocortical hyperfunction causes the secretion of several corticosteroids. Androgen-producing tumors of the adrenal cortex, which are usually benign, produce masculinizing effects. Adrenal hyperplasia results from deficiencies in one or more enzymes required for cortisol production.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Ribavirin is inhaled systemically.