Hormone Functions
Which endocrine gland is known as the "master gland"?
What is the Pituitary Gland
What are the three classic symptoms of diabetes?
What is Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia
What is the primary function of the thyroid gland?
What is regulating metabolism
What hormone is deficient in Addison’s disease?
What is Cortisol
What is the priority nursing intervention for a patient in DKA?
What is IV fluids and insulin infusion
What hormone regulates blood sugar by allowing glucose into the cells?
What is Insulin
What is the normal fasting blood glucose range?
What is 70-99
What lab value is elevated in hyperthyroidism?
What is T3 & T4
What physical sign is common in Cushing’s syndrome?
What is Moon face, buffalo hump
What are the signs of hypoglycemia?
What is sweating, tachycardia, confusion, shakiness
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating uterine contractions during labor?
What is Oxytocin
What is the primary treatment for Type 1 diabetes?
What is Insulin Therapy
What medication is used to treat hypothyroidism?
What is Levothyroxine
A patient with Addison’s disease is at risk for what emergency condition?
What is Addisonian crisis
What is the first-line treatment for thyroid storm?
What is Beta-blockers, anti-thyroid meds, cooling measures)
What hormone is secreted in response to stress and helps regulate metabolism and immune response?
What is Cortisol
Name one long-term complication of diabetes.
What is neuropathy, retinopathy, nephropathy
What is the life-threatening emergency associated with untreated hyperthyroidism?
What is Thyroid Storm
What causes primary Addison’s disease?
What is Autoimmune destruction of adrenal glands
What electrolyte imbalance is common in Addisonian crisis?
What is Hyperkalemia and hyponatremia
How does the negative feedback mechanism work in hormone regulation?
When hormone levels drop, the body stimulates production; when levels are high, production decreases
What is the difference between DKA and HHS?
DKA occurs in Type 1 DM with ketones; HHS occurs in Type 2 DM with severe hyperglycemia but no ketones
Name two symptoms of myxedema coma.
What is Hypothermia, bradycardia, respiratory depression
What nursing intervention is essential for a patient on long-term corticosteroids?
What is Tapering doses to prevent adrenal crisis
What nursing intervention is most important for a patient with myxedema coma?
What is airway management and IV thyroid hormone