Cushing's & Addison's
Which physical signs are characteristic of Cushing’s syndrome?
What are buffalo hump, moon face, purple striations?
Which electrolyte imbalance is common in SIADH?
Wha tis Hyponatremia (Na⁺ <135)?
Which heart rate abnormality is common in hypothyroidism?
What is bradycardia?
Which symptoms are associated with right-sided heart failure?
What are Hepatomegaly, peripheral edema?
Which medication is commonly prescribed for heart failure?
What is Digoxin?
What dietary change is recommended for Cushing’s syndrome?
What is decrease sodium intake?
What is the primary fluid restriction for SIADH?
What is Restrict fluids to 800–1,000 mL/day?
What gastrointestinal finding is common in hypothyroidism?
What is constipation?
Which symptoms are associated with left-sided heart failure?
What is orthopnea, frothy sputum?
What is an early sign of digoxin toxicity?
What is nausea, vomiting, anorexia, blurred vision?
What major postoperative risk is associated with Addison’s disease?
What is Addisonian crisis → monitor for hypotension?
What are the hallmark signs of diabetes insipidus (DI)?
What is polyuria (>600 mL/hr), decreased urine specific gravity (<1.005), hypotension, tachycardia?
What dietary advice is given to manage hypothyroidism?
What is Increase fiber intake?
Which side of heart failure is more associated with pulmonary symptoms?
What is Left-sided HF?
What action should you take if digoxin toxicity is suspected?
What is withhold the medication and notify the provider?
Which vital sign change should be closely monitored post-op in Addison’s disease?
What is hypotension?
Which medication is commonly used to treat DI?
What is Desmopressin (intranasal/oral)?
Hypothyroidism can cause which general metabolic change?
What is slowed metabolism?
What is orthopnea?
What is difficulty breathing when lying flat?
Which electrolyte should be closely monitored with loop diuretics?
What is Potassium (risk of hypokalemia)?
What nursing interventions are important for Cushing's syndrome?
What is monitor glucose, neck vein distention, daily weights?
What indicates a therapeutic response to desmopressin in DI?
What is Normalized urine specific gravity (e.g., 1.015)?
What lab result is typically elevated in primary hypothyroidism?
What is TSH?
What is a common sign of fluid overload in heart failure?
What is neck vein distension or weight gain?
Name one loop diuretic used to manage heart failure.
What is Furosemide?