Pituitary Disorders
Thyroid Disorders
Parathyroid Disorders
Adrenal Cortex
Pancreas
100
This disorder is hallmarked by the enlargement of hands, feet, paranasal, and frontal sinuses. It often occurs in the adult.
What is Acromegaly
100
This is needed for the synthesis of T3 and T4
What is iodine
100
Weakness, loss of appetite, osteoporosis, fractures and kidney stones
What is Hyperparathyroidism
100
In this disease all three steroid levels are reduced, S/S include weakness fatigue and weight loss
What is Addison's disease
100
Decreased function of the pancreas
What is Hyperglycemia
200
The most common surgical treatment for acromegaly is:
What is Transsphenoidal Approach, Hypophysectomy
200
Decreased energy, weight gain, hypertension, cold intolerance, and slowed speech
What is Hypothyroidism
200
Hypo- and Hyperparathyroidism's signs and symptoms are directly related to this electrolyte.
What is Calcium
200
This may occur during stress or abrupt withdrawel of corticoid replacement therapy
What is Addisonian Crisis
200
Characterized by autoimmune Beta cell destruction.
What is Type 1 Diabetes
300
Clear drainage following a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy is indicative of
What is cerebrospinal fluid leaking
300
T4 and T3 serum levels are low but the TSH is high, commonly found in women
What is Hashimoto's disease, Chronic Thyroiditis
300
A patient with Hyperparathyroidism is immediately placed on telemetry monitoring because
What is Cardiac arrythmias
300
High levels of steroid therapy can cause the opposite of Addison's disease.
What is Cushing's syndrome
300
Produced in the pancreas by the Islets of Langerhans
What is Insulin
400
This disorder occurs in childhood in which a child can grow in excess of eight feet and weigh 300 lbs.
What is Gigantism
400
The T3 and T4 levels explode causing a rapid rise in production and circulation. Often mimics the flu with high fever, fatigue and chills
What is Thyroid Storm
400
In decreased amounts this electrolyte disables the parathyroid from secreting PTH
What is Magnesium
400
Hallmark signs of Cushing's syndrome
What is Increased trunk size, peripheral areas appear normal
400
When glucose levels drop _______ hormones are released to try and maintain homeostasis
What is Counterregulatory
500
A psychosocial DX for a child with gigantism
What is Disturbed Body Image
500
The thyroid has a direct effect on this system
What is Cardiac System
500
In Hypoparathyroidism, this can be given IV push to help increase Ca levels
What is Calcium Gluconate
500
Test drawn upon awakening with an environment that is stress free
What is Cortisol level
500
Hallmark S/S of hyperglycemia (3 P's)
What is Polyuria, Polydipsia, Polyphagia
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