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cherise1989

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A nurse checks lab results as both Cushing disease and Addison disease can manifest with ele-vated levels of:
 
  a. ADH.
  b. estrogen.
  c. adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).
  d. aldosterone.

Question 2

Which of the following alterations would the nurse expect to find in a patient with untreated Cushing disease or syndrome?
 
  a. Bradycardia
  b. Tachypnea
  c. Hyperkalemia
  d. Hypertension



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Cushing disease and Addison disease are related to elevated levels of ACTH, not ADH, estro-gen, or aldosterone.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
With elevated cortisol levels, vascular sensitivity to catecholamines increases significantly, lead-ing to vasoconstriction and hypertension. Tachycardia is more likely than bradycardia due to in-creased sensitivity to catecholamines. Tachypnea does not occur; the patient experiences hyper-tension. Hyokalemia, not hyperkalemia, occurs.




cherise1989

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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