Glands & Hormones
This gland is known as the "master gland."
Weight gain, fatigue, and cold intolerance are signs of this condition.
What is hypothyroidism?
This disorder is caused by too little thyroid hormone.
What is Hypothyroidism?
This medication is used to treat hypothyroidism.
What is Levothyroxine (synthroid)
This is the priority intervention for SIADH.
What is fluid restriction (SIADH)?
This gland regulates metabolism and produces T3 and T4.
Weight loss, heat intolerance, and tachycardia are signs of this condition.
What is Hyperthyroidism
This disorder is caused by too much thyroid hormone.
What is Hyperthyroidism?
This class of medications is used to treat adrenal insufficiency.
This is the priority intervention for diabetes insipidus.
What is fluid replacement?
These glands produce cortisol and aldosterone.
Severe thirst and large amounts of dilute urine indicate this condition.
What is Diabetes Insipidus?
This disorder results from decreased ADH.
What is Diabetes Insipidus?
These medications are slow down thyroid function.
What is Antithyroid drugs (ex: methimazole, PTU)?
This is the priority assessment after thyroidectomy.
What is airway monitoring?
This hormone is responsible for water balance in the body.
What is the ADH (antidiuretic hormone)?
Low sodium and fluid retention are seen in this condition.
What is the SIADH?
This disorder results from excess ADH.
What is SIADH?
This medication may be used to treat diabetes insipidus.
This electrolyte should be monitored after thyroid surgery.
What is calcium?
This hormone is responsible for growth and enlargement of tissues.
What is GH (growth hormone)?
Bronze skin and hypotension are classic signs of this disorder.
What is Addison's Disease?
This disorder causes enlarged hands, feet, and facial features
What is Acromegaly?
This type of medication is used after pituitary surgery to replace hormones.
What is hormone replacement therapy?
This position is important after pituitary surgery.
What is HOB elevated?