Addison's Disease Quiz 1 Eastern University Nursing 370
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| Total Attempts: 1962
Questions and Answers
- 1.Name a treatment for Addison's Disease?
- 2.In Addison's disease a person will retain too much?
- A.
Sodium
- B.
Chloride
- C.
Potassium
- D.
Normal Saline
- 3.What are some signs ans symptoms that Kimberly Wright presented with that are caused by Addison's disease?
- A.
Nausea/Vomiting
- B.
Dizziness/Syncope
- C.
Weight Gain
- D.
Irregular menstral cycle
- 4.Adrenal glands are located where?
- 5.
![Which factors below are triggers or will induce an adrenal crisis? Select all that apply
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Which factors below are triggers or will induce an adrenal crisis? Select all that apply- A.
Heat or cold
- B.
Stress
- C.
Surgery
- D.
Illness
- E.
Nursing school at Eastern University
- 6.The primary cause of Addison's disease is overproduction of the adrenalcortical hormone.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.Name 3 Nursing Interventions / Management issues when caring for a patient with Addison's Disease?
- 8.What are some important medication teachings to cover with Regina Wright? Select all that apply
- A.
Don't take your medication if you have a fever
- B.
Take your medication at the prescribed times
- C.
Weight gain is a side effect
- D.
Good hand hygiene and avoiding large crowds is recommended to reduce exposure to infection
- E.
This medication will cause constipation and dry skin
- 9.
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______________________ regulates the secretion of sodium and potassium. - 10.Regina Wright had skin hyperpigmentation due to loss of calcium.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 11.
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Name 3 factors that contributed to Regina's level of stress and what are some non-pharmacological treatment options? - 12.Addison's disease is usually diagnosed early and present with sign and symptoms right away.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 13.________________________________ fluid solution should be used to replace fluid volume and restore electrolyte imbalance.
- 14.The primary nursing diagnosis for Regina Wright are which of the following: select all that apply
- A.
Ineffective Airway clearance
- B.
Altered nutrition: Less than body requirements related to anorexia, vomiting, and nausea
- C.
Risk for Infection
- D.
Altered Body Image
- 15.Which famous person suffered with Addison's Disease?
- A.
Henry Ford
- B.
John F. Kennedy
- C.
Martin Luther King Jr.
- D.
George Washington
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