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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 correct1. Hyperpituitarism (Really tired and fatigued help them out with Simple task reorderschedules)2. Hypopituitarism What's one thing they have to worry about? Hypocalcemia- they haveto take Calcium supplements3. Cushingdexamethasone lab test-Blood collected and will come back next day4. Cushing WBC goes up because infection5.Rare tumor called Pheochromocytoma secretes too much epinephrine andnorepinephrine 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 problemcalled Lipodystrophy) and effects absorption7. They are prone to infection because if they have a high blood glucose, you are feedingthe bacteria High bacteria growth8. Its an average and if their average is going in the right direction then that means that theyare following the interventions that we gave them. If it goes from 9-4 this is good. Improvedglucose9. We have a little lady that has retinopathy, and she complains that she can see or readwhat can we do to help her? Turn the lights on give her lots of light10. Pt. Teaching We want to keep a stable blood glucose to maintain Blood glucose levels11. Diabetic Patient teaching for UAP, worry about them putting a heating pad12. Pt. Teaching to reinforce reducing cortisol levels, understanding of not stressing.13. surgical removal of the tumor Rebound hypertension because now the stresshormones are going crazy Stand slowly14. Addisons Sodium goes from125 to 140 this is a good thing treatment worked15. When triaging people what can get them a red or urgent tag? Chest pain & jaw pain16. When giving regular insulin at 7am want to exercise in the early afternoon after luncharound 1-lpm
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