The Endocrine System
This endocrine gland is located next to the pituitary gland and strongly influences pituitary gland function.
The Hypothalamus
The adrenal glands produce this hormone which regulates blood glucose concentration.
Cortisol
While this type of diabetes can occur at any age, it typically affects patients under 40.
Type 1 DM
Morning hyperglycemia is called this type of phenomenon.
Dawn phenomenon.
The most common form of this endocrine disorder is Graves' disease.
Hyperthyroidism
This endocrine gland has 3 lobes.
Pituitary gland
Aldosterone acts on the renal tubule to promote reabsorption of ______
Sodium
In this type of diabetes, endogenous insulin is present.
Type 2 DM
This common diabetes oral medication should be held if the patient is undergoing surgery or a radiologic procedure using contrast medium.
Metformin
This endocrine disorder is caused by excess corticosteroids.
Cushing syndrome
The primary function of this endocrine gland is to secrete melatonin.
Pineal Gland
This endocrine gland has both exocrine and endocrine functions.
Pancreas
This test reflects glucose levels over the past 2 to 3 months.
A1C
This class of oral diabetic medications increases insulin production from the pancreas.
Sulfonylureas
Acute adrenal insufficiency can trigger this complication.
Addisonian crisis
Calcitonin is produced by which endocrine gland?
The Thyroid
The Islets of Langerhans have 4 types of hormone-secreting cells. Name them.
Alpha cells, Beta cells, Delta cells, F cells
This insulin plan most closely mimics endogenous insulin production.
The increased aldosterone in hyperaldosteronism causes the ____ of sodium and the ____ of potassium.
Retention, excretion
Carrying an emergency kit, administering an IM injection, and written instructions.
This endocrine gland produces glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids. Name the gland and the section of the gland.
Adrenal gland - Adrenal cortex
Briefly explain what it means that the endocrine system uses positive and negative feedback.
ØStimulate or inhibit hormone synthesis and secretion
ØSimple feedback
•Negative feedback
System works like a thermostat
•Positive feedback
System that continues to cause a rise in hormone levels unless there is a mechanism in place to stop their release
In this complication, insulin causes low blood sugar during the night to which the body responds by releasing counterregulatory hormones causing rebound hyperglycemia.
Somogyi effect
You may hear this when auscultating a goiter.
Bruits
After thyroid surgery, this should be kept at the patient's bedside.
Tracheostomy insertion kit