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MirandaLo

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient with suspected adrenal insufficiency has been administered 1 mcg of cosyntropin (Cortrosyn) as an IV bolus. Serum testing 30 minutes later reveals a markedly elevated level of cortisol.
 
  What conclusion should the nurse infer from this finding? A) The patient has normal adrenocortical function.
  B) The patient has primary adrenal insufficiency.
  C) The patient has secondary adrenal insufficiency.
  D) The patient has Addison's disease.

Question 2

A patient is diagnosed with cardiogenic shock. The patient is noted with crackles through the lung fields. What medication will be administered along with beta-adrenergic agents?
 
  A) Antimicrobials
  B) Antifungals
  C) Diuretics
  D) Antihypertensives


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Pamela.irrgang@yahoo.com

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

A
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The low-dose test involves the administration of 1 mcg of cosyntropin (Cortrosyn) as an IV bolus. In people with normal adrenocortical function, an increase in cortisol occurs in 20 minutes.

Answer to Question 2

C


MirandaLo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Wow, this really help

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