This is the inadequate amount of insulin in the body required to maintain a normal blood glucose level.
What is insulin insufficiency?
100
DI is a deficiency of this hormone, which is responsible for the regulation of water re-absorption by the kidneys.
What is ADH (antidiuretic hormone)?
100
SIADH is an increased release of this hormone, causing fluid retention and electrolyte imbalances.
What is ADH (antidiuretic hormone)?
100
This is an inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs, caused by chemo damaging the alveoli & allowing fluid to leak in.
What is Pneumonitis?
100
Fluid shifts into this kind of space during capillary leak syndrome, causing pulmonary edema.
What is the interstitial space?
200
This type of drug given with chemotherapy can cause decreased insulin production, leading to hyperglycemia.
What are corticosteroids?
200
These are common symptoms of DI.
What are increased urine output, increased thirst, dry skin, and hypernatremia?
200
These are common symptoms of SIADH.
What are weight gain without edema, decreased urine output, mental status changes, and electrolyte imbalances?
200
These are common symptoms of pnemonitis.
What are dyspnea, rales, non-productive cough, fever, and fatigue?
200
Patients with pulmonary edema will often have this kind of fluid balance.
What is positive fluid balance?
300
These three 'P' words are common symptoms of hyperglycemia.
What are polydypsia, polyuria, and polyphagia?
300
This kind of tumor is one that can put a child at an increased risk for DI.
What is a brain tumor?
300
Serum sodium will usually be _______ in SIADH.
What is decreased?
300
This condition (marked by an abnormally low WBC count) is a risk factor for pnemonitis, along with chemotherapy agents and bacterial and viral infections.
What is neutropenia?
300
These are other common signs/symptoms of pulmonary edema.
What are dyspnea, rales, pleural friction rub, hacking cough, peripheral edema, and neck vein distention?
400
These are common nursing interventions for someone with insulin insufficiency.
What are monitoring blood sugar levels, administering insulin, encouraging hydration, and assessing patient's diet?
400
This drug is often given for DI, and is a synthetic replacement for vasopressin.
What is desmopressin (DDAVP)?
400
These are common nursing interventions for SIADH.
What are daily weights, accurate I's & O's, restricting fluids, administering diuretics and monitoring electrolytes?
400
In addition to oxygen therapy, these medications can help provide symptom relief.
What are bronchodilators and corticosteroids?
400
This chemo can cause pulmonary fluid retention, leading to pulmonary edema. (Hint: it starts with a 'D')
What is Docetaxel?
500
These are signs a patient could be going into ketoacidosis.
What are altered mental status, fruity breath, nausea, and labored breathing?
500
These are common nursing interventions for a patient with DI.
What are daily weights, adequate I's & O's, assessing for dehydration, and sometimes restricting fluid intake?
500
This type of tumor can be a risk factor for SIADH.
What is a CNS tumor?
500
These are common nursing interventions for a patient with pnemonitis.
What are elevating HOB, administering oxygen, provide rest periods, and provide a quiet environment?
500
These are some nursing interventions for a patient with pulmonary edema.
What are elevating HOB, providing rest periods, administering oxygen, and giving diuretics?