Uta Nurs-5335 Module 3 Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

What hormone maintains normal BP, salt & water balance, libido & sense of well being, Sexual development and muscle mass in men, and produce small amount of the male sex hormone in men and women? {Ans: Aldosterone (produced by adrenal glands)}Primary hypothyroidism {Ans: TSH elevated T4 low T3 normal}-Persistently elevated serum cortisol -CT abdomen to detect adrenal tumor -MRI of pituitary w/ gadolinium contrast to detect pituitary source -X-ray of spine for osteoporosis _______________ for cushings {Ans: diagnostics}Autoimmune, can occur at any age, adrenal specific antibodies are present, more likely to be present in younger patients and those with other autoimmune disorders. {Ans: Idiopathic Addison's disease}Less common causes of hyperthyroidism {Ans: Drug-induced thyroiditis, hyperemesis gravidarum, post partum thyroiditis, subacute granulomatous}cervical lymphadenopathy, hoarseness, dysphagia, choking sensation, dyspnea, cough may be a sign of_________________? {Ans: thyroid nodule May also have S&S of hyper or hypothroidism}