NU 185 Exam 5 Final
NU 185 Final Exam – Key topics include pituitary disorders, Cushing's, pheochromocytoma, diabetes care, lipodystrophy, and infection risks. Focuses on symptoms, labs, and patient education.
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NU 185 Final EXAM (5)
These are not in correct order, but the answers are correct
1. Hyperpituitarism (Really tired and fatigued help them out with Simple task reorder
schedules)
2. Hypopituitarism What's one thing they have to worry about? Hypocalcemia - they have
to take Calcium supplements
3. Cushing dexamethasone lab test-Blood collected and will come back next day
4. Cushing WBC goes up because infection
5.Rare tumor called Pheochromocytoma secretes too much epinephrine and
norepinephrine S/s - hallmark sign is high B/P extremely 180/90 and pounding headache.
6. We do a lot of teaching with our patient rotating injection sites (it creates a skin problem
called Lipodystrophy) and effects absorption
7. They are prone to infection because if they have a high blood glucose, you are feeding
the bacteria High bacteria growth
8. Its an average and if their average is going in the right direction then that means that they
are following the interventions that we gave them. If it goes from 9-4 this is good. Improved
glucose
9. We have a little lady that has retinopathy, and she complains that she can see or read
what can we do to help her? Turn the lights on give her lots of light
10. Pt. Teaching We want to keep a stable blood glucose to maintain Blood glucose levels
11. Diabetic Patient teaching for UAP, worry about them putting a heating pad
12. Pt. Teaching to reinforce reducing cortisol levels, understanding of not stressing.
13. surgical removal of the tumor Rebound hypertension because now the stress
hormones are going crazy Stand slowly
14. Addisons Sodium goes from125 to 140 this is a good thing treatment worked
15. When triaging people what can get them a red or urgent tag? Chest pain & jaw pain
16. When giving regular insulin at 7am want to exercise in the early afternoon after lunch
around 1-lpm
These are not in correct order, but the answers are correct
1. Hyperpituitarism (Really tired and fatigued help them out with Simple task reorder
schedules)
2. Hypopituitarism What's one thing they have to worry about? Hypocalcemia - they have
to take Calcium supplements
3. Cushing dexamethasone lab test-Blood collected and will come back next day
4. Cushing WBC goes up because infection
5.Rare tumor called Pheochromocytoma secretes too much epinephrine and
norepinephrine S/s - hallmark sign is high B/P extremely 180/90 and pounding headache.
6. We do a lot of teaching with our patient rotating injection sites (it creates a skin problem
called Lipodystrophy) and effects absorption
7. They are prone to infection because if they have a high blood glucose, you are feeding
the bacteria High bacteria growth
8. Its an average and if their average is going in the right direction then that means that they
are following the interventions that we gave them. If it goes from 9-4 this is good. Improved
glucose
9. We have a little lady that has retinopathy, and she complains that she can see or read
what can we do to help her? Turn the lights on give her lots of light
10. Pt. Teaching We want to keep a stable blood glucose to maintain Blood glucose levels
11. Diabetic Patient teaching for UAP, worry about them putting a heating pad
12. Pt. Teaching to reinforce reducing cortisol levels, understanding of not stressing.
13. surgical removal of the tumor Rebound hypertension because now the stress
hormones are going crazy Stand slowly
14. Addisons Sodium goes from125 to 140 this is a good thing treatment worked
15. When triaging people what can get them a red or urgent tag? Chest pain & jaw pain
16. When giving regular insulin at 7am want to exercise in the early afternoon after lunch
around 1-lpm
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