Hormone Basics
This gland is known as the “master gland.”
What is the pituitary gland?
Hyperthyroidism most commonly results from this autoimmune disorder.
What is Graves’ disease?
Normal fasting blood glucose range.
What is 70–100 mg/dL?
This hormone controls water reabsorption in the kidneys.
What is ADH?
This class of drugs is used to treat Type 2 diabetes.
What are oral hypoglycemics?
This hormone lowers blood glucose levels
What is insulin?
Classic triad of hypothyroidism includes weight gain, fatigue, and this
What is cold intolerance?
Type 1 diabetes is caused by destruction of these cells.
What are pancreatic beta cells?
Excess cortisol production leads to this disorder.
What is Cushing’s syndrome?
Insulin type used for basal coverage.
What is long-acting insulin (e.g., glargine)?
Target organs respond to hormones through these structures.
What are receptors?
This lab value is most important when monitoring thyroid function.
What is TSH?
Three classic signs of hyperglycemia.
What are polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia?
Deficiency of cortisol and aldosterone causes this condition.
What is Addison’s disease?
Best injection site rotation practice for insulin.
What is rotating within the same anatomical area?
This hormone regulates calcium levels and bone metabolism
What is parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
A life-threatening complication of hyperthyroidism
What is thyroid storm?
This condition involves hyperglycemia, ketosis, and metabolic acidosis.
What is DKA?
Key lab finding in SIADH.
What is hyponatremia?
Steroid medications should never be stopped abruptly because of risk for this.
What is adrenal crisis?
This hormone is released during stress and increases heart rate and BP.
What is epinephrine?
Nursing priority before administering levothyroxine
What is checking heart rate (or assessing for cardiac disease)?
First nursing action for a patient with blood glucose of 52 mg/dL.
What is administer fast-acting carbohydrates?
Priority intervention during an Addisonian crisis.
What is IV hydrocortisone and fluids?
Most important patient teaching for corticosteroid therapy.
What is take with food and do not stop abruptly?