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NURS 5463 / NURS5463 Exam 2:
( Update 2025 / 2026) Adult Gerontology Acute Care Questions & Answers - UTA
Question:
neurotoxic leading to respiratory paralysis in bites?
Answer:
coral snake
Question:
significant venom injection?
Answer:
early and intense pain
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Question:
treatment of snake bite?
Answer:
Anti-venom, no ice/tourniquets/ETOH, no blood products needed
Question:
hyperkalemia, hypoglycemic, hypotension, fatigue, vitiligo, hyperpigmentation?
Answer:
Addison's Disease
Question:
ACTH 250mcg Stimulation Test?
Answer:
Dx of Addison's disease- no change in cortisol levels
Question:
adrenal insufficiency and hypothyroidism suspected?
Answer:
corticosteroids admin prior to thyroid hormone 2 / 3
Question:
severe shock, unresponsive to treatment?
Answer:
adrenal crisis
Question:
little mineralocorticoid activity, doesn't interfere with serum cortisol?
Answer:
Dexamethasone- stress dose steroid admin 200-350mg/day
Question:
diagnose Cushing disorders?
Answer:
Dexamethasone Suppression Test- steroid made by body doesn't decrease
Question:
treatment of Cushing disorder?
Answer:
treating signs- HTN and DM management, surgical removal of pituitary or adrenal tumors (Cushing Disease)
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