EP 37 - Cushing's Disease

Too much of a good thing? That’s exactly what happens in Cushing’s disease—when cortisol, the body’s main stress hormone, goes off the rails. In this episode, Dr. Morgan Taylor, DNP, CPNP, CCRN walks you through what happens when the body produces too much cortisol, how to recognize the classic symptoms, and what nurses need to know about treatment and client teaching. We’ll break down the difference between Cushing’s syndrome and Cushing’s disease, learn how a pituitary adenoma throws off the entire endocrine system, and walk through a real clinical case that puts it all into context. From moon face and buffalo hump to hyperglycemia and hypokalemia, this episode will help you connect the dots—and feel more confident tackling endocrine questions on the NCLEX and in practice. You’ll learn: Classic signs and symptoms of Cushing’s: moon face, truncal obesity, skin changes, and more Key electrolyte imbalances: high sodium, low potassium, and how they show up in your client The top nursing priorities: from blood glucose monitoring to infection prevention A full NGN-style question walkthrough with test-taking tips Find everything Archer Review has to offer: ⁠⁠archerreview.link/PulseCheck⁠⁠ Use code PULSECHECK10 - an exclusive discount just for our listeners! Connect with us!  📸 Instagram: @archernursing 📘 Facebook: Archer NCLEX Review 🎵 TikTok: @archernursing ▶️ YouTube: Archer Review NCLEX, USMLE, TEAS7, and FNP