NURS 623 Exam 2 - Questions and Answers
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NURS 623 Exam 2 - Questions and Answers The twitching of the facial muscles in response to tapping over the facial nerve 2 cm anterior to ear canal is considered a positive _________ sign; what does i... t indicate? CHVOSTEK'S SIGN; HYPOCALCEMIA When should a referral be considered for patient with HYPERparathyroidism? CALCIUM STARTS BECOMING HIGH May be caused by cortisol hypersecretion by the adrenal cortex due to cortical hypertrophy from a tumor of the adrenal gland or heavy use of glucosteriods CUSHING'S SYNDROME Refers specifically to pituitary adrenoCORTICtropic hormone (ACTH) excess caused by a pituitary tumor (adenoma) Too much cortisol! CUSHING'S DISEASE What labs are done to screen for Cushing's? serum and urine cortisol (two measurements), CMP (GLUCOSE, HYPOKALEMIA CBC (LEUKOCYTOSIS) What is the clinical presentation of Cushing disease? GENERALIZED OR CENTRAL OBESITY MOON FACE BUFFALO HUMP red face, AND STRIAE, HYPERGLYCEMIA What is ADDISON'S DISEASE? primary adrenal insufficiency Autoimmune; adrenal glands do not produce enough cortisol. [Show More]
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