Endocrine
The test that deprives the client of fluids to measure the kidneys ability to concentrate urine
What is the Water Deprivation Test
Excess growth hormone in adults which causes an increase in size of body parts but not height
What is Acromegaly
Expected findings in a patient with Graves' disease
What are nervousness, thin hair, exophthalmos, goiter
Physical findings with Addisons
Darkened skin, weight loss, n/v, joint pain
A disorder where the pancreas does not secrete insulin
What is type 1 diabetes mellitus
In this disorder, Blood Coritsol levels are increased
What is Cushing's disease
Best indicator of an average blood glucose level for the past 120 days
What is a Hba1c test.
Signs and symptoms of cushings disease
weight gain, round face, hump back, purple striae
Characteristics that place a person at higher risk of developing Diabetes Mellitus
What are BMI > 25, HbA1C > 5.7 and Sedentary life style
a life threatening situation where blood glucose can range from 250 up to 800 mg/dL
What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Poor diabetes control is indicated by a HbA1c level of?
6.5% or greater
ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone) replacement agent for Diabetes Insipidus
What is Desmopressin ( decreases urine output )
Expected findings of a client with SIADH (Syndrome of inapproriate antidiurectic Hormone)
What is Fluid Retention and Weight Gain
Teaching about insulin injections with a patient newly diagnosed with Diabetes
What is rotate the injection sites.
Oral antidiabetic medication that should be taken with foods and stopped within 48 hours of a radiographic test with iodine
What is Metformin
TSH (Thyroid stimulating hormone) stimulates the thyroid to release ?
What is T3 and T4
These electrolytes are increased in blood tests with Diabetes insipidus
What are sodium and potassium
A client with Hypothyroidism should increase their daily intake of this nutrient in their diet
What is Fiber
Nursing action during an Addisonian crisis
Fluid replacement, dextrose (if hypoglycemic), hormone replacement
Sweating, Pallor, Irritability, Hunger, sleepiness
What are signs of Hypoglycemia
Primary Goal in a patient with Addison's Disease is to
maintain proper hormone levels
Conditions that stimulate the hypothalamus to hypersecrete ADH and lead to SIADH
What are malignant tumors, head injury and medications
Findings for a patient with Diabetes Mellitus
What are polyphagia, polyuria and polydipsia
How should Ketoconazole be taken
What is with food
Sick day management for a type 1 Diabetic
What is monitor blood glucose every 2- 4 hours