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Awilson837

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What is the cause of the hyperpigmentation seen in people with Cushing syndrome?
 
  a. Abnormal levels of cortisol
  b. Permissive effects of aldosterone when cortisol levels are altered
  c. Elevated levels of ACTH
  d. Hypersensitivity of melanocytes with sun exposure

Question 2

A nurse is assessing a patient with hypoparathyroidism. Clinical manifestations of hypoparathy-roidism include: (select all that apply)
 
  a. tetany.
  b. Chvostek sign.
  c. Trousseau sign.
  d. oily skin.
  e. hair loss.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Bronze or brownish hyperpigmentation of the skin, mucous membranes, and hair occurs when there are very high levels of ACTH. The pigmentation changes associated with Cushing syn-drome and Addison disease are not due to increased levels of cortisol or hypersensitivity of mel-anocytes. Aldosterone affects fluid balance.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, E
Symptoms of hypoparathyroidism include tetany, Chvostek and Trousseau signs, dry (not oily) skin, and loss of body and scalp hair.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
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