Medications
First-line therapy for hyperthyroidism
Methimazole
To be diagnosed with diabetes, what is the A1C?
>6.5%
This gastrointestinal symptom commonly occurs in hypothyroidism
Constipation
Autoimmune dysfunction of the pancreatic beta cells leads to this chronic disease
Type 1 Diabetes
This term is a complication of gestational diabetes meaning large baby
Macrosomia
This type of insulin has the highest risk of hypoglycemia
Rapid-acting insulin
High TSH, low T3/T4 indicate this disorder
Hypothyroidism
Name the 3P's of diabetes
Polyphagia, polydipsia, polyuria
The cells responsible for making glucagon
Alpha cells
Deep, rapid breathing with a blood sugar of 300
Kussmaul respirations
Which 2 types of insulins can be mixed and which one is drawn up 1st?
Regular then NPH (clear then cloudy)
This test is positive for diabetes if it is greater than 126 mg/dL
Fasting glucose test
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!
Name 2 factors that must be present in metabolic syndrome
The pituitary gland releases which hormone to regulate the thyroid
TSH
Type of neuropathy of the stomach
Gastroparesis
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!
This medication class can mask hypoglycemia symptoms
Ketonuria can indicate this disease is not controlled well
Type 1 Diabetes
Name of the hyperpigmented area on the neck/axilla
Acanthosis nigricans
A unique eye symptom of Grave's disease
Exophthalmos
Bradycardia, hypotension, hypothermia, and facial swelling may indicate this endocrine disorder
Myxedema Coma
What time should you instruct a client to take levothyroxine and name a medication that can interfere with absorption
1 hour before meals/3 hours after
Fiber, Calcium, iron, and antacids interfere with absorption
pH 7.24, CO2 44, HCO3 19: What do these ABGs indicate?
Metabolic acidosis
A patient is extremely agitated and vital signs are Temp 104 F, HR 140, BP 180/90, RR 24, O2 92% RA. Which metabolic disorder is occurring?
Thyroid storm
How often should you check blood glucose in clients with enteral feeding through a PEG tube
Every 6 hours
Seizures, blood sugar 710, severe dehydration indicate this disorder
Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State