Question

. Name one condition that is contraindicated for medications used to treat Addison’s disease.

17. Name one condition that is contraindicated for medications used to treat Cushing’s disease.

18. Fill in the following table. Give a brief description of disorder in your own words. For each side effect describe the intervention and education. (The disorder is given, please fill in the rest).

Disorder and Medication	Side effects (Give 3)	Nursing Intervention/Client Education
Conn’s syndrome
Pheochromocytoma

Answer 1

16.Conditions like acute renal failure and hyperkalemia needs specific medications to be treated (spironolactone) which cannot be used in case of addison's disease

17.Patients who have liver disease like acute or chronic hepatic disease are contraindicated for medication which is used to treat Cushing' syndrome

18.Conn's syndrome in simple refers to the excessive production of aldosterone.

Disorder	Medication	Side effects	Intervention	Education
Conn's syndrome	Spironolactone	Dizziness Polydipsia Vomiting Diarrhea   Abdominal pain	Monitor intake and output to assess fluid balance Administer antiemetics, analgesics as per order	To stay hydrated Report in case of severe adverse reactions for medical help Low salt diet Low potassium content foods
Pheochromocytoma (a tumor which secretes hormones)	Antihypertensive drugs Beta blockers	Dry mouth Weakness Increased gastric motility Dizziness Weakness	monitor vital signs Administer medication as per order	To stay hydrated Not to overdose or underdose the drug Take medication as directed