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Sufayan.ah

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The patient has recently been diagnosed with Addison's disease. What patient teaching points should the health care provider emphasize about drug therapy for Addison's disease?
 
  a. Corticosteroids should be maintained at a steady level at all times.
  b. Corticosteroids are adjusted to meet changes in the patient's stress level.
  c. Corticosteroids are adjusted according to blood glucose measurements.
  d. Corticosteroids are adjusted according to blood pressure measurements.

Question 2

Which symptoms are considered to be physiologic symptoms of adrenal insufficiency? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Weakness
  b. Hypoglycemia
  c. Hypotension
  d. Hyperglycemia
  e. Hypertension
  f. Weight loss


lorealeza77

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Instruct patients regarding the need to temporarily increase drug dosages during times of stress.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, F
Physiologic symptoms of adrenal insufficiency include weakness, hypoglycemia, hypotension, and weight loss. Hyperglycemia and hypertension are not considered to be physiologic symptoms of adrenal insufficiency.


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