A&P
Pituitary Gland
Hormones
Thyroid
Random
100
What is the master gland and who is the master of the master gland
What is pituitary gland and hypothalamus
100
This disorder is a result of a reduction in vasopressin which presents itself as hypotonic polyuria
What is ...diabetes insipidus
100
Which hormones does the hypothalamus produce/secrete (list an example). How are these regulated?
What is releasing hormones (ex:TRH, GnRH, GHRH, CRH). Negative feedback loops.
100
List 3 complications of a thyroidectomy
What is ...laryngeal nerve damage, thyroid storm, hypocalcemia, respiratory distress, hemorrhage
100
Which hormone blocks the action of insulin? Therefore what does it cause/ what do we monitor for (disorders)?
What is ... Growth hormone. Can cause hyperglycemia. Monitor for gigantism or acromegaly
200
Which gland produces GH, FSH, ACTH, LH, MSH, and PRL?
What is anterior pituitary gland
200
What do we need to test for post op hyposphectomy when a pt tells us about post nasal drip
What is ... checking drip for glucose to see if it is a CSF leak
200
Catecholamines are produced where?
What is medulla of adrenal glands
200
What do thyroid levels look like in a patient with primary hypothyroidism
What is ... increased TSH, with lower T3 and T4 lvls
200
What are s/s of hypocalcemia and what disorders can cause this?
What is ... tingling around mouth/toes/fingers; muscle weakness; Trousseau and Chvostek's sign; tetany. Thyroidectomy (d/t damage to parathyroid glands); hypoparathyroidism
300
List 6 glands of the endocrine system
What is thyroid, pituitary, adrenal, parathyroid, pancreas, pineal, hypothalamus, ovaries, testes, thymus
300
What are key s/s of SIADH
What is ... H20 retention --> HTN, wt gain, edema, concentrated urine, tachycardia, dilutional hyponatremia, low serum osmolarity
300
ADH is secreted from where? What is its purpose? What is another name for it?
What is posterior pituitary gland. Promotes the reabsorption of H20 from the kidney --> decrease in UO and increase in BP. Vasopressin.
300
What disorder can result in myxedema? What are the s/s of myxedema
What is ...hypothyroidism; s/s = dry, flaky skin; puffy face/hands/feet; upper eyelid droop, periorbital edema; brittle nails; sensitivity to cold; weight gain; constipation; etc.
300
What is the treatment of SIADH
What is ...Diuretics, Lithium, hypertonic saline, fluid restriction, demeclocycline
400
Which gland affects sugar, salt, and water in our body
What is adrenal gland (cortex)
400
Diagnostics showing low specific gravity of urine and serum sodium level greater than 145 indicates which condition?
What is diabetes insipidus
400
Which two hormones play a role in bone health due to their role in calcium balance and which glands are they produced from?
What is calcitonin (thyroid gland) and PTH (parathyroid glands)
400
List s/s of a thyroid storm
What is hyperthermia, HTN, delirium, vomiting, abd pain, hyperglycemia, and tachydysrhythmias.
400
What is a major concern of hyperparathyroidism and what are important nursing considerations for this disorder
What is ... fractures and renal calculi. Handle pt with care, monitor I&O's, push fluids, cranberry juice, admin meds, give calcitonin
500
The pancreas secretes which 3 hormones and what are their effects?
What is... insulin --> decrease in blood sugar; glucogon --> increase in blood sugar; somatostatin --> inhibits other hormones (GH, TSH, insulin, glucagon)
500
A pt arrives at your clinic with enlarged mandible (jaw), large hands and feet, a thick tongue, and with hyperglycemia and HTN. You suspect the pt has which disorder and what is the cause of this disoder
What is acromegaly. Over secretion of GH
500
Describe what a pheochromocytoma is, include nursing considerations and pt teaching that go with it
What is a catecholamine secreting tumor of the adrenal medulla. Nursing considerations include monitor BP, decrease stressors, do not palpate the abd, provide calm environment, admin sedatives, teach pt to avoid smoking, caffeine, and alcohol
500
List nursing considerations for pt with hypothyroidism s/s
What is ... if they are cold = warm environment/blanket. if they are constipated = stool softeners, high bulk, low cal diet. give thyroid replacement hormones. Increase activity gradually and allow for rest.
500
What is the VMA test for and how do we collect it? Provide pt teaching/nursing implications
What is ... tests for breakdown of catecholamines, testing for pheochromocytoma. Collected via 24 hour urine collection. Begin with empty bladder, teach pt to avoid caffeine, vanilla, chocolate, bananas. No aspirin or anti HTN meds, no vigorous exercise
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