pituitary
A patient is diagnosed with hypopituitarism. Which clinical manifestation should the nurse expect?
what is polydipsia and polyurea?
dwarfism
diabetes insipidus ADH
insulin-dependent and juvenile onset, body attacks beta cells
what is Type 1?
thyroid does not produce sufficient amounts of the thyroid hormones
what is hypothyroidism?
manifestations of hyperthyroidism:
sudden weight loss, tachycardia, hypertension, increased appetite, nervousness, anxiety or anxiety attacks, irritability, tremor (usually a fine trembling in the hands), diaphoresis, changes in menstrual patterns, increased sensitivity to heat, diarrhea, goiter, difficulty sleeping, and exophthalmos
addisons manifestations
Hypotension, changes in heart rate, hypoglycemia, chronic diarrhea, hyperpigmentation, pallor, extreme weakness, fatigue, anorexia, mouth lesions on the inside of a cheek, nausea, vomiting, salt craving, slow and sluggish movement, unintentional weight loss, mood changes, depression, and hyperkalemia
hyperpituitarism can cause:
what are gigantism, hyperprolactinemia, cushions, acromegaly, Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH), and hyperthyroidism?
there is a diabetes not related to sugar
what is true, Diabetes insipidus?
manifestations of hypothyroidism
fatigue, sluggishness, increased sensitivity to cold, constipation, pale and dry skin, facial edema, hoarseness, hypercholesterolemia, unexplained weight gain, myalgia, arthralgia, muscle weakness, heavier than normal menstrual periods, brittle fingernails, hair loss or thinning, bradycardia, hypotension, constipation, depression, and goiter
sudden worsening of hyperthyroidism symptoms that may occur with infection or stress, fever, decreased mental alertness, and abdominal pain
what is thyrotoxicosis?
manifestations of hypoparathyroidism
reflective of electrolyte disturbances - Paresthesia's of the fingertips, toes, and lips; muscle twitching or spasms (tetany); fatigue or weakness; dysrhythmias; hypotension; abdominal cramping; diarrhea; painful menses; patchy hair loss; dry/coarse/brittle skin and nails; anxiety; headaches; depression/mood swings; memory loss
what are: increased fatigue, low libido, infertility in women, stress intolerance, weakness, nausea, constipation, weight change, anorexia, abdominal discomfort, cold sensitivity, visual disturbances, hair loss, joint stiffness, hoarseness, facial puffiness, polydipsia, polyuria, hypotension, short stature, and delayed growth
glucose lvls are high but not high enough for diagnosis
what is prediabetes?
caused by iodine deficiency
what is a goiter?
causes of hyperthyroidism?
manifestations of pheocromocytosis
unpredictable attacks of the fight or flight, hypertension, tacchycardia, forceful heartbeats, profound diaphoresis, abdominal pain, sudden onset of severe headaches, anxiety, feeling of extreme fright, pallor, and weight loss
manifestations of hyperpituitarism
HEADACHE , VISUAL FIELD LOSS
OR DOUBLE VISION , EXCESSIVE
SWEATING , HOARSENESS,
GALACTORRHEA , SLEEP APNEA ,
CARPALTUNNEL SYNDROME,
JOINT PAIN AND STIFFNESS,
MUSCLE W E A KN E SS, A N D PA RE ST H E SI A
glucose intolerance during 2nd or 3rd timester
what is gestational diabetes?
causes of hypothyroidism
what are autoimmune thyroiditis (also called Hashimoto’s thyroiditis) and iatrogenic (resulting from medical treatment)?
heart failure, osteoporosis, arrhythmias
complications of hyperthyroidism
manifestations of hyperparathyroidism
reflective of electrolyte disturbances - osteoporosis, renal calculi, polyuria, abdominal pain, constipation, fatigue, weakness, flaccid muscles, dysrhythmias, hypertension, depression, forgetfulness, bone and joint pain, nausea, vomiting, and anorexia
cluster of risk factors occurring
together: hyperglycemia, high blood
pressure, hypercholesterolemia
what is metabolic x syndrome?
non-insulin dependent, adult onset
what is type 2 diabetes?
rare and life threatening advanced hypothyroidism usually triggered by an infection, trauma, illness, CNS suppressants
what is myxedema?
lethargy, coma, hypothermia, hypotension
excessive levels of thyroid hormones,
resulting in a hypermetabolic state
hyperthyroidism
excessive amounts of glucocorticoids
cushings syndrome
Obesity (especially around the trunk), “moon” face, “buffalo hump,” muscle weakness, delayed growth and development, acne, purple striae, thin skin that bruises easily, delayed wound healing, osteoporosis, hirsutism, insulin resistance, hypertension, edema, hypokalemia, mood changes, and psychosis