Hormones & Glands
This gland is known as the “master gland” because it controls other endocrine glands
What is the pituitary gland?
The classic “3 Ps” of diabetes are polyuria, polydipsia, and this.
What is polyphagia?
Severe poorly managed hypothyroidism in adults that causes a type of swelling of the soft tissues
What is myxedema?
The adrenal cortex produces these three types of hormones.
What are glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and androgens?
This blood test is used to assess overall thyroid function.
What is TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone)?
This hormone increases blood glucose by stimulating glycogen breakdown
What is glucagon?
Type 1 diabetes results from the destruction of these pancreatic cells.
What are beta cells?
the most common medication used to treat hypothyroidism
What is levothyroxine
Cushing’s syndrome results from excess of this hormone.
What is cortisol?
Before drawing a cortisol level, nurses should consider this factor.
What is the time of day (diurnal variation)?
The thyroid gland requires this mineral to produce hormones.
What is iodine?
The long-term test used to monitor glucose control over 2–3 months.
What is HbA1c?
A common autoimmune cause of hyperthyroidism
What is Graves’ disease?
Addison’s disease is treated with lifelong replacement of this hormone type.
What are corticosteroids?
Nursing priority for a patient newly diagnosed with Addison’s crisis.
What is administering IV fluids and corticosteroids?
The pancreas has both endocrine and exocrine functions. Its endocrine function involves which type of cells?
What are the islets of Langerhans?
A patient with diabetes becomes confused, sweaty, and shaky. What is the likely cause?
What is hypoglycemia?
Signs of thyroid storm include high fever, tachycardia, and this mental change.
What is agitation or delirium?
A patient with Cushing’s may have this characteristic physical feature.
What is a moon face or buffalo hump?
A patient taking levothyroxine should be taught to take it at this time.
What is in the morning on an empty stomach?
The parathyroid gland regulates which electrolyte in the body?
What is calcium?
This life-threatening condition is characterized by hyperglycemia, ketones, and acidosis.
What is diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
This physical finding may be seen with both hypo- and hyperthyroidism.
What is a goiter?
A tumor of the adrenal medulla causing severe hypertension is known as this.
What is a pheochromocytoma?
When giving insulin, the nurse should check this before administration.
What is the patient’s blood glucose level?