Hormones & Functions
This hormone lowers blood glucose levels
What is insulin?
This type of diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance
What is Type 2 diabetes?
A common symptom of hypothyroidism is feeling of being unusally cold
What is cold intolerance?
This condition is caused by too little cortisol
What is Addison's disease?
Normal fasting blood glucose range is approximately this
What is 70-110 mg/dL?
This hormone is known as the "master gland."
What is the pituitary gland?
This acute complication involves hyperglycemia, ketosis, and acidosis.
What is diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
Exophthalmos is associated with this disorder?
What is Graves' disease?
Too much cortisol leads to this syndrome.
What is Cushing's syndrome?
This lab test reflects average blood glucose over about 3 months.
This hormone increases blood glucose by stimulating glycogen breakdown.
What is glucagon?
Three classic signs of diabetes are the "three P's." What are they?
What are polyuria, polydipsia, & polyphagia?
This life-threatening condition occurs with severe hyperthyroidism.
Wat is thyroid storm?
This occurs when there is excess aldosterone secretion.
What is hyperaldosteronism?
This electrolyte is commonly low in DKA.
What is potassium? (initially may appear high, but total body is low)
ADH primarily affects this organ?
What are the kidneys?
This condition is severe hyperglycemia without ketosis, often in Type 2 DM.
What is HHS (Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State)?
Levothyroxine is used to treat this condition.
What is hypothyroidism? (how do we give this?)
A patient iwth Addison's disease may show this skin change.
What is hyperpigmentation?
Abnormal calcium levels can indicate dysfunction of this gland.
What is the parathyroid gland?
This hormone is responsible for calcium regulation and is secreted by the parathyroid.
What is parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
Rapid insulin administration can cause this dangerous complication?
What is hypoglycemia?
Priority nursing intervention for thyroid storm
What are cooling measures/beta blockers/antithyroid medications etc.
Priority treatment for adrenal crisis
What is IV corticosteroids (hydrocortisone) and fluids?
This electrolyte imbalance can cause tetany and positive Chvostek's sign.
What is hypocalcemia?