Cushing's Syndrome

Question 1

hyperfunction/hypersecretion of the adrenal
cortex

Answer 1

Cushing’s syndrome

Question 2

Cushing’s syndrome is AKA

Answer 2

Hypercortisolism

Question 3

Cushing’s syndrome is caused by

Answer 3

Pituitary adenoma
Adrenal adenoma
Prolonged steroid therapy

Question 4

Gender incidence of Cushing’s syndrome

Answer 4

Women

Question 5

Nursing interventions for Cushing’s syndrome

MMPAPU

Answer 5

Monitor v/s (esp BP)
Monitor I and O, weigh for edema
Provide meticulous skin care
Allow patient to discuss body appearance
Place in private room, limit visitors
Use principle of medical and surgical asepsis

Question 6

Necessary laboratory values for Cushing’s syndrome

Answer 6

WBC
Serum glucose
Na
K
Ca

Question 7

Diet for Cushing’s syndrome

Answer 7

Loa Na
High K
High Ca

Increase nutrient dense foods such as fruits
and vegetables, whole grai

Question 8

Manifestations of Cushing’s syndrome

Answer 8

Central Obesity
Obesed trunk, thin arms and legs
Moonface
Buffalo hump
Reddish purple striae on trunk
Muscle wasting and weakness
Thinning of skin
Easy Bruising
Poor Wound Healing, inc. susceptibility to
infection
Edema
Hypertension
Hyperglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypocalcemia
DL
Hirsutism, acne (masculinization of women)
Osteoporosis
Low resistance to infection