What do I do now?
Instructions for the 17-ketosteroid (17-KS) test would include?
Use a 24 hour urine container, note start and stop times
I secrete Epi and Norepinephrine
What is Adrenal Medulla
I act on bones to release Calcium into the blood
What is parathormone
Patient education concerning thyroid hormones would include this important information?
These meds will be taken for the rest of their lives
I release Mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, and androgenic hormones
What is adrenal cortex
Education for a thyroid panel would include?
NO aspirin, iodine containing meds or contrast
This hormone can have affects on ovulation and testosterone production
What is luteinizing hormone (LH)
I am the best bouncer and I conserve water when I need to help raise blood pressure
What is aldosterone
Exophthalmos is a characteristic of which disorder?
What is hyperthyroidism
HgA1C ideal range is?
5%
Following a thyroidectomy, the nurse would position the patient in which position?
Fowlers
Acromegaly is associated with a decrease in which hormone?
What is Growth hormone
Emotional upheaval, goiters and mood swings are associated with which adrenal cortex dysfuntion?
What is Graves disease
A positive Chvosteks sign can be described as?
Hypocalcemia, irritability of facial nerve
This test is indicated for DI?
What is a fluid deprivation test
Post op care for a thyroidectomy would linclude?
Assess for swallowing, bleeding and head support
A deficiency in cortisol, aldosterone and testosterone can be described as?
What is Addisons disease
When the body produces antibodies against the thyroid to destroy it
What is Hashimotos
The pancreases can be described as both_______
What is an endocrine and exocrine gland
A telling characteristic of Cushings syndrome includes?
Buffalo hump and moon face. High levels of hormones excreted from adrenal cortex
After a hypophysectomy, teaching should include?
Drip pad, no brushing teeth, breathe through mouth, don't blow nose.
Nutrients that directly affect thyroid hormone production
This system affects: metabolism, growth rates, physical development, sexual function and reproductive processes
WHat is endocrine system
Cortisol levels can be directly changed by?
What is stress
Low calcium levels can lead to this sign. It is also reactive to pressure from bp cuffs
What is Trousseaus sign